Replacing The Cmos Battery - Gateway E-9220T User Manual

Replacing the CMOS battery

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.
Warning
To replace the battery:
1
Print the appendix for
2
Follow the instructions in
3
Record the BIOS settings on your printout, then close the utility.
4
Turn off your server, then follow the instructions in
discharge" on page
5
Follow the instructions in
6
Locate the old battery on the system board and note its orientation (see "System
board" on page 5 for the general location of the battery). You will need to install the
new battery the same way.
7
Push the battery retention clip away from the battery until the battery pops up.
8
Remove the old battery.
There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
following the manufacturer's instructions.
BIOS Settings in this guide.
"Opening the BIOS Setup utility" on page
29.
"Opening the server case" on page
www.gateway.com
Replacing the CMOS battery
66.
"Preventing static electricity
30.
Battery retention
clip
59