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Question posted by rocknrollgen on August 16th, 2014

Problem Re-setting Bios To Default Settings

I have a Foxconn A88GA series Motherboard that was running fine until I went to the BIOS and disabled the onboard video display (my error, spaced out, don't ask). Now I have no video on boot and can't seem to clear CMOS back to the default settings. I pulled the MB battery, shorted the clear CMOS jumper, even went to the manual and did it by the book, no results. The audio on the MB has a problem so I can't really tell if the system is trying to display but spilling the video into the bit bucket. Tried an old PCI video card I had figuring the board would be directing video output to the first add on video adapter it had, no luck. It has a PCIE slot but I don't have one available right now. What am I missing and why can't I reset the BIOS? Any ideas would be appreciated, Thanks!

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English Manual. - Page 1

A88GA Series Motherboard User's Manual

English Manual. - Page 2

... changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to the physical motherboard for specific features. WEEE: The use of this product may exist. Trademark: All trademarks are the property of these changes. Caution : refers to important information that this symbol indicates that can help prevent potential negative consequences for A88GA Series motherboard.

English Manual. - Page 5

... overclocking capac- Never turn on the motherboard or within the computer casing. ■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your device...- Also, make sure the power supply AC input voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to high temperature. ity of...

English Manual. - Page 8

... capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A88GA / A88GA-S enables you need for buying Foxconn A88GA Series motherboard. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you to unleash...

English Manual. - Page 11

Speaker Connector 11. SATA Connectors 17. NB_FAN Header 4. SPDIF_OUT Connector 10. Clear CMOS Jumper 14. Front Panel Connector 15. SYS_FAN Header 16. CPU_FAN Header Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical mother board for detail. PCI Express x1 Slot 5. IDE Connector 18. Front USB 2.0 Connectors 13. ...

English Manual. - Page 24

... can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. The steps to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). This will clear CMOS data. 3. The shorting can also be identified by changing the jumper settings. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before...

English Manual. - Page 27

... for reference only. This chapter tells how to change the default CMOS settings. You have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. You want to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Core Releaser ■ Fox Central Control Unit ■...

English Manual. - Page 28

... Help F9:Optimized Defaults Configure Time and Date. We do not suggest that you can be set up through this menu. There are boot up settings. ► Core Releaser (Enabled only if CPU supports) The Core Releaser function can press key to set up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Display System Information...

English Manual. - Page 29

...You need clear CMOS or enter BIOS to load default. ► Fox Central Control Unit Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up ...boot or access to Setup. ► Load Optimal Defaults The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized. ► Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can not be set...

English Manual. - Page 30

... [+] or [-] to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by users. Day-weekday from 1 to 31. Date-date from Sun. CMOS Setup Utility - to [Not Detected] configure the system Date. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID BIOS Version Memory Size :A88GA-S :A35F1D07 :08.00.16 :1024MB Move Enter...

English Manual. - Page 31

... register. ► BIOS ID / BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS ID/version. The size is depending on a motherboard that only supports MPS 1.1. ► PCI Latency Timer This item is only applicable to set the PCI latency timer. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Bootup Num-Lock...

English Manual. - Page 32

... This option is set. 3 every PCI device will actually reduce performance as too much time may not agree with longer latency times so if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. Normally, a default value of 64 cycles is used to enable/disable the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST...

English Manual. - Page 35

... Spectrum [Disabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► CPU Clock This option is used to adjust the CPU clock. ► Current CPU Speed This item displays the current CPU speed. ► CPU Multiplier Adjust This option is used to select CPU-NB Multiplier run as...

English Manual. - Page 38

...Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - The CAS Latency is transmitted from within the BIOS. 31 Advanced...Defaults ► Memory Configuration / DRAM Timing Configuration Press to go to the actual memory location until the data is the number of system memory. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. The following six items display the values configured at the settings...

English Manual. - Page 39

... it. 1. When installing an ATI PCIe graphics card, SurroundView is controlled independently by default. The display mode of each output is disabled by the graphics controller connected to the IGP is the ATI technology that provides multi-graphics controller display capability for both the ATI PCIe-based graphics card and the ATI integrated graphics...

English Manual. - Page 41

...:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► IDE Configuration / USB Configuration Press to go to relative submenu. ► OnBoard LAN This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. 34 Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Settings are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of each DCT...

English Manual. - Page 42

... on the network. ► OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This item is used to set up a diskless workstation on the network to be booted remotely. ► HD Audio Controller This item is running for Serial ATA. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. This configures the SATA ports to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. IDE Configuration...

English Manual. - Page 43

... Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Legacy USB Support This item is used to set the transmission rate mode of USB 2.0. The available settings are Legacy USB Support [Enabled] connected. USB Devices Enabled : Auto option disables None legacy support if no USB devices are : [High Speed] in 480Mbps; [Full Speed] in 12Mbps. ►BIOS EHCI Hand...

English Manual. - Page 44

...Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility ...boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to wake from a saved memory image. ► ACPI Suspend Type This item is similar to set... is responsible for Resume by RTC [Disabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)...

English Manual. - Page 47

... Load Optimal Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of this default, BIOS have set the optimal performance parameters of system to improve the performances of system components. Select this option and press Enter, it will not load. Select and press , it will ask you to input user password optionally. BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - BIOS Security Features...