Booted with CMOS jumper in wrong position!!

[diejex]

I'm a friggin idiot!!

My system won't boot.

What exactly happens when you try to boot with the CMOS jumper in the wrong position? The manual says not to have the power even plugged in when you do this, so trying to boot I assume is even worse. Is my board toast?

I've tried clearing the CMOS the correct way but the system still won't boot. I've tried everything i can think of/read about:
No PCI cards in, not even a graphics card;tried AGP and PCI graphics;
No IDE devices attached;
No fans plugged in;
Reseated RAM in every slot several times; only 1 RAM stick;
Reconnected mobo power several times;
Reseated CPU several times;
Reset power, switched power on/off several times;
Check to see that board is not shorting against case;

Abit KR7A-R
XP 1600+
Crucial 2100 256
Enermax 431W

Should i start the RMA process now?

 

[HereThereandEverywhere]

I think your problem lies in that you require a video card to boot a computer. It won't go without one I believe.

Edit: Removing stupidity.

 

[yllus]

"Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on, it will damage the mainboard. Always unplug the power cord from the wall socket" That's what my mobo's manual says. "Will" was even in bold lettering like the above.

I have a feeling it's time to begin RMA procedures. =(

Edit: Spelling.

 

[diejex]

I have tried it both with a vid card and without, just for the hell of it.

 

[diejex]

Thanks, Osully. I'm pretty sure i did toast the board.

 

[mschell]

The Abit's BIOS should have a spare "boot block? that?s separate from the main BIOS that may help you do a basic boot that would allow you to reflash your BIOS. It's a blind procedure as the boot block has no provision for AGP or PCI video but I?ve heard it can get a non bootable system working again. There is a section on Abit's site that outlines the procedure for restoring a blown BIOS flash, give it a try.

 

[diejex]

mschell, cool, thanks, i'll try that.

 

[mchammer187]

What exactly happens when you try to boot with the CMOS jumper in the wrong position?

nothing

just put it back to regular instead of clear

the computer shouldnt even turn on if the jumper is on "clear"