Could not find any info about that ( CLR_CMOS_HP ) you noted, may be in reference to another feature. If you look at the images you will see the: CLR_CMOS_HP CLR PWD CLR_CMOS CLEAR_PASSWORD And the reasoning behind the CLR_CMOS_* is to help sort out OEM BIOSes for the same board. Under the HP umbrella, the ECS MCP61PM-HM is sold under Two different codenames which each have more then one version. A hornet's nest I am actually trying to sort out. Btw mariox, would you mind helping me out? How is it you know it is a Nettle3, strictly from HP's information? Cause if so, trust their information with a grain of salt.

ECS HP MCP61PM-HM Nettle3-GL8E 6150SE AM2+ Motherboard. Updated Software Driver & Manual downloadable from HP web site (hp.com).

Download ramayan serial title song download. What sp# for the motherboard? Also, what is written on the board 'MCP61PM-HM Rev:??' And the string of numbers underneath. A hodgepodge of information for the MCP61PM-HP EDIT: To be more specific the MCP61PM-XX base board is sold under a number of OEM's. From what I know so far.

-HM is HP/Compaq -AM is Emachines (Subsidiary of Acer) -GM is Gateway. MCP61PM-HM Rev 1.0B 15-v06-011021 NETTLE2-GL8E Ok this will help in sorting out the various versions of the board.

As far as the question at hand, clearing the CMOS As far the process goes, Karl had it spot on. Jumpers 1 & 2 are 'Normal Mode' and Jumpers 2 & 3 are 'Clear Mode' for both the CMOS and the BIOS Password Settings. As far as why CLR_CMOS_HP is there, my best guess is posted above. Now onto my next question for you. What brought on the original question in regards to the clearing CMOS?

Did you try flashing the BIOS with bad results? Trying to upgrade components with bad results?