Resetting the BIOS

You can use two methods to clear all BIOS Setup settings and return them to the factory defaults:

■Press the power and reset buttons on the front of the server.■Move the Clear BIOS jumper on the system board.

To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons:

1 Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.

2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup.

3 Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.

4 Press the reset button and hold it down for four seconds or more, then press the power button while continuing to hold down the reset button.

5 Release both buttons at the same time. The BIOS is reset.

To reset the BIOS using the system board jumper:

1 Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.

2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup.

3 Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.

4 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 37.

5 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord and all other cables connected to the server.

6 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 38.

Caution Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power cord and all other cables before changing the jumper.

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