Backplane Board Battery Replacement - Compaq ProLiant 800 Manual

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7. Turn on the server.
8. Run the Compaq System Configuration utility to reconfigure the
system. Refer to Chapter 4, "Using the System Configuration Utility."
Backplane Board Battery
Replacement
CAUTION: It is important to make a set of backup diagnostics diskettes
before you install a new battery
When your server comes up with an error of " 172-1 Configuration
Nonvolatile Memory Invalid," it may mean that you need to replace the
battery providing power to the nonvolatile CMOS on the backplane board disk
controller. Battery life is usually about five to ten years under normal use. Use
Compaq replacement battery 160274-001 or a comparable 600-milliampere
alkaline, 4.5-volt battery.
CAUTION:
the following steps before installing the battery.
1. Run the Computer Setup utility and observe the drive type that is
displayed in the System Configuration summary.
2. If the drive type number is 65 or 66, make a note of the drive
parameters. You can view these parameters by restarting the server and
pressing F10 when the square cursor appears in the upper-right corner
of the screen. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup.
Select Storage, then select Configure Fixed Disk Drive to view the
parameters. Write down these parameters before continuing.
3. When you have completed the battery installation, you may need to run
the Computer Setup utility and reconfigure your system using the drive
table parameters noted earlier.
If you are using a third-party hard drive, it is important to take
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