Resetting The Bios - Gateway E-9722R User Manual

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Resetting the BIOS

You can use two methods to clear all BIOS Setup settings and return them to the factory defaults:
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To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons:
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To reset the BIOS using the system board jumper:
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CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Follow the instructions in
Plug in the AC power cords and turn on the server, then verify that the recovery was
successful.
Press the power and reset buttons on the front of the server.
Move the Clear CMOS jumper on the system board.
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 any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
Press the reset button and hold it down for four seconds or more, then continuing to hold
down the reset button, press the power button.
Release both buttons at the same time. The BIOS is reset.
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 any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
Follow the instructions in
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
Follow the instructions in
Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J56-B, then place the jumper across pins 2-3.
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.
Follow the instructions in
"Closing the server case" on page
in this guide.
in this guide.
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
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