CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility

10Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25.

11Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.

12Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 26.

13Plug in the AC power cords and turn on the server, then verify that the recovery was successful.

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 CMOS jumper on the system board.

To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons:

1Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page 87 in this guide.

2Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

3Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.

4Press 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.

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

To reset the BIOS using the system board jumper:

1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.

2Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25.

Caution

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

3Install a jumper across pins 1-2 of header J59-B.

4Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 26.

5Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS is reset.

6Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables connected to the server.

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