Gateway ALR 7300 Clear CMOS jumper, To Clear CMOS Memory, Close the case, as described in, Reconnect the power cord and turn on the system

Important!

If the error message “update table not found for CPUxx, Stepping xxxx” displays at boot up, run the MULOADER utility located on the disk included with your processor kit. This message may occur under the following conditions: When a new processor has been added that does not include the stepping information in the table. When the BIOS is flashed, it may remove the stepping information form the table which will cause the error message to appear.

Clear CMOS jumper

The Clear CMOS jumper (JP15) lets you clear all current values in complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory (see “System Board Components” on page 14 for the location of the jumper). CMOS memory stores all of the BIOS Setup information and settings. Clearing the CMOS memory restores all setup values to the original system defaults.

A jumper shunt connecting pins 1 and 2 sets the jumper for normal operation. A jumper shunt connecting pins 2 and 3 sets the jumper to clear the CMOS memory at the next system boot.

To Clear CMOS Memory

1.Restart the server and press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

2.Write down the current BIOS configuration settings for later reference.

3.Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord.

4.Open the case (“Opening the system” on page 3), observing the static electricity precautions in “Static electricity precautions” on page 2.

5.Move the jumper shunt on the Clear CMOS jumper (JP15) to connect pins 2 and 3.

6.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the system. Wait until the system boots and you see the message that confirms the CMOS memory has been cleared.

7.Turn off the system again and disconnect the power cord.

8.Move the jumper shunt on the Clear CMOS jumper (JP15) back to its normal position connecting pins 1 and 2.

9.Close the case, as described in “Closing the system” on page 8.

10.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the system.

Clearing the CMOS memory clears all passwords and all configuration settings. You must reset any necessary values in BIOS Setup after you clear CMOS memory.

34 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 7300 Server