GA 790FXTA-UD5: How to clear CMOS with illuminated switch?

[thx1138]

I don't trust the manual so I thought I'd ask to confirm.

My motherboard has a jumper to reset the CMOS but that's boring! It also has an illuminated switch with a little plastic cover. I figure the motherboard should have power so the switch is illuminated when you press it but the manual says:

"Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clear-
ing the CMOS values."

Is that right? Maybe for the jumper, but surely not the illuminated switch? It's illuminated.

[autotech]

Yes that is right. Unplug power before using it. It is illuminated so you can see it when board is powered on but if you are going to use it then power off computer unplug power cord , remove plastic cover and push button down for 5 seconds then plug in computer and power on. Don't forgot to put plastic cover back on.

If you don't unplug computer and hit it one thing that can happen is that the board will act dead like it has no power, If that happens take battery out and all parts even the cpu and leave board disconnected  for at least two days then try it.

[thx1138]

Yes that is right. Unplug power before using it. It is illuminated so you can see it when board is powered on but if you are going to use it then power off computer unplug power cord , remove plastic cover and push button down for 5 seconds then plug in computer and power on. Don't forgot to put plastic cover back on.

If you don't unplug computer and hit it one thing that can happen is that the board will act dead like it has no power, If that happens take battery out and all parts even the cpu and leave board disconnected  for at least two days then try it.

Okay, thanks!