) is a Micro-ATX motherboard commonly found in HP Pavilion and Compaq desktop systems. 🛠️ Key Hardware Specifications Micro-ATX (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm). Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 9100. CPU Socket: AM3 (supports Phenom II and Athlon II series).
jumper to pins 1-2 for 10 seconds while the power is off to reset the BIOS password. Auto Power On:
Short circuit or CPU failure. Fix: Check the standoffs under the motherboard. Also, remove the CPU power connector (4-pin/8-pin) and plug it back in. This board is sensitive to over-current.
| Component | Location (Approx) | Jumper Name | Default Setting | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Bottom edge, left of SATA ports | CLR_CMOS | Pins 1-2 | | BIOS Config | Near the Super I/O chip | PSWD (Password) | Pins 1-2 (Normal) | | FSB Selection | Under the CPU socket (rare) | FSBSEL | No jumper = Auto | | Audio Header | Bottom left corner | F_AUDIO | Standard AC’97/HD |
Often the first two pins on the shorter run of pins; shorting these starts the motherboard.