Gateway 955 manual Resetting the BIOS, To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons

Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.

Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.

Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.

Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.

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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