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    Switch labeled sw1 near graphic card Area-51 m15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware Area-51/Aurora and Legacy Systems' started by rrtek, Dec 29, 2012.

  1. rrtek

    rrtek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Does anyone know what this switch does??




    Thanks.:hi2:
     
    rrtek, Dec 29, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Hello, Rrtek, that's the 'clear CMOS' button.
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 29, 2012
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    rrtek Notebook Enthusiast

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    So If I want to clear the cmos don't I need to remove the battery?
     
    rrtek, Dec 30, 2012
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    It's either you press the button or you remove the battery. One or the other.
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 30, 2012
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    Ok, thanks.
     
    rrtek, Dec 31, 2012
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