Chapter 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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:
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2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup.
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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:
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2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup.
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4 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 45.
5 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord and all other cables connected to the server.
6 Remove the top panel. For instructions, see “Opening the server case” on page 46.
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