Jumper

DIP switches, sometimes written as “dip switches,” are on-off switches arranged in a line and packaged in a small box or housing. A DIP switch’s function is to provide a range of electrical inputs to a computer or electronic device based on the position of the switches. Which way is on on a DIP switch? […]

On the computer motherboard, locate the BIOS clear or password jumper or DIP switch and change its position. This jumper is often labeled CLEAR, CLEAR CMOS, JCMOS1, CLR, CLRPWD, PASSWD, PASSWORD, PSWD or PWD. To clear, remove the jumper from the two pins currently covered, and place it over the two remaining jumpers. How do […]

What is a DIP Switch, and How Does it Work? A DIP switch is a dual in-line package switch, meaning that it consists of a series of switches in a single unit. It is an electromechanical device requiring a user to manually move the actuator so that a different electronic circuit is activated or deactivated. […]

Resetting the bios shouldn’t have any effect or damage your computer in any way. All it does is reset everything to it’s default. As for your old CPU being frequency locked to what your old one was, it could be settings, or it could also be a CPU which is not (fully) supported by your […]

In general, the CMOS jumper is three pins located near the battery. In general, CMOS jumper has positions 1–2 and 2–3. Move the jumper from the default position 1–2 to position 2–3 to clear CMOS. Wait 1–5 minutes then move it back to the default position. Does CMOS jumper come with motherboard? The cmos pins […]

Removing the CMOS battery will allow your computer to run however, you will lose the date and time settings, the computer will boot with default BIOS settings or you will have to choose the drive that the OS is installed every time you start your computer. What will happen if I remove the CMOS battery? […]

In a computer, a jumper is a pair of prongs that are electrical contact points set into the computer motherboard or an adapter card . When you set a jumper, you place a plug on the prongs that completes a contact. In effect, the jumper acts as a switch by closing (or opening) an electrical […]

A failed CMOS battery will cause the following problems: The computer will give an incorrect date and time. BIOS passwords will be reset. Some drivers may be missing or may not work properly. What happens if CMOS battery fails? CMOS holds the configuration information of your hardware. Hence, a failing CMOS battery can lead to […]

Jumpers and DIP switches are two methods commonly used to set hardware options on PCs and peripherals. Although they look different, jumpers and DIP switches perform the same function—allowing you to make or break a single electrical connection, which is used to configure one aspect of a component. What is a DIP switch in computer? […]

Is the ground wire necessary? The appliance will operate normally without the ground wire because it is not a part of the conducting path which supplies electricity to the appliance. In fact, if the ground wire is broken or removed, you will normally not be able to tell the difference. Does a ground wire need […]

The jumper is to reset the BIOS to its default settings. Don’t know about replacing the jumper with a button – maybe on some boards. Sometimes you have to take out the battery, but the best way to reset the BIOS is with the jumper. Is CMOS jumper needed? you should not need the battery […]

The most common reason a car might need to be jump started is a weak or dead car battery. This is what most drivers run into, especially in cold weather. Other problems that could require a jump start are malfunctions in the starter or alternator, dirty spark plugs, and clogged fuel lines. Why does my […]

Most of the time, giving someone else’s vehicle a jump start won’t damage your car. They’d take charge of your battery but you could recharge that by simply using your car. If the jumpstart is successful, there is really no serious damage that the donor car gets. Does boosting another car damage your battery? So […]

Tip: The CMOS battery isn’t always removable. If the battery won’t budge, don’t force it; instead, try resetting your motherboard’s jumper. Press your power button. Press and hold the power button on your computer for about 10-15 seconds to discharge any remaining power stored in the capacitors. Do I need to remove battery to clear […]

Nest thermostats don’t use jumper wires Instead of using jumper wires, Nest Learning Thermostats use an internal jumper between the Rh and Rc connectors. A Nest Learning Thermostat will automatically use this internal jumper if your system needs it. Can you run a Nest thermostat without a common wire? You can install a Nest Thermostat […]

Answer: In order to avoid current shock, or electric shock. Explanation: If we don’t switch off the circuit, then the current will be flowing in, and when replacing a fuse, the current will flow through the fuse, and will cause current shock. Do I need to turn the power off to change a fuse? A […]

The jumper wire is actually a grounding wire, a short section of large gauge wire that “jumps” or goes across the water meter and is securely attached to the water pipe at each side. What is the purpose of a jumper wire? Jumper wires are electrical wires with connector pins at each end. They are […]

It’s a good idea to always carry jumper cables in your vehicle along with a first aid kit, a flashlight, an extra jacket, and other items in case of emergency. Better to have them and never need them than to need them and be without. Do you really need jumper cables? Jumper cables are a […]

The answer is a resounding NO! If you do this you quite likely will melt a harness, or possibly cause a fire. This is what we in the industry call a bad idea. Edited to add: you should replace a blown fuse with a piece of wire if like meeting new and interesting people. Is […]

you should not need the battery in place to start the computer though. with the battery out it should start but with BIOS default settings, and any changes you make to BIOS settings won’t be retained after a power-down as the CMOS memory requires the battery to work. What does CMOS jumper do? The jumper […]