Upgrading the BIOS

Follow the instructions in the readme file that came with the BIOS upgrade. When the update completes, remove the bootable media from which you performed the upgrade.

Note: Do not power down the system during the BIOS update process! The system will reset automatically when the BIOS update process is completed.

Note: You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot. If this happens, shut down the system and boot it again. CMOS checksum errors require that you enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit Setup.

Clearing the CMOS

If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to be used to reset the configuration RAM.

1.Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.

2.Open the server and move the jumper from the normal operation position, at pins 1 and 2, to the CMOS Clear position covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram.

CMOS Configuration

Jumper (J9H3)

A

3

Config

 

2

Normal

 

 

 

Off - Recovery

 

Clear CMOS

 

Jumper (J9G3)

B

3

Clear

2

 

Normal

 

 

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3.Reconnect the AC power, and wait a few seconds. The standby power delivered to the server at this stage will clear the CMOS.

4.Disconnect the AC power and return the CMOS Clear jumper to the Normal location, covering pins 1 and 2.

5.Close the server chassis, reconnect the AC power, and power up the system.

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Intel SR1475NH1-E, SE7230NH1-E manual Clearing the Cmos, Upgrading the Bios

SR1475NH1-E, SE7230NH1-E specifications

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