Replacing The Cmos Battery - Gateway E-9722R User Manual

Replacing the CMOS battery

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of or recycle used batteries
by taking them to a hazardous waste facility. Follow all local regulations for correct battery
disposal.
If the server clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when
you turn off the server, replace the CMOS battery with an equivalent battery.
To replace the battery:
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Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
Print the appendix for "BIOS Settings" on page 87
Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup.
The BIOS Setup utility opens.
Record the BIOS settings on your printout, then close the utility.
Turn off your server, then follow the instructions in
on page 24.
Follow the instructions in
Locate the old battery on the system board and note its orientation. You will need to install
the new battery the same way.
Push the battery retention clip away from the battery until the battery lifts up, then remove
the old battery. You can use a screwdriver to help lift the battery.
Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing the correct direction, then
press the new battery into the socket until it snaps into place.
Follow the instructions in
Turn on your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup.
The BIOS Setup utility opens.
Restore any BIOS settings that you wrote down in
Save all your settings and close the BIOS Setup utility.
in this guide.
"Preventing static electricity discharge"
"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
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