Cmos Clear - Dell 3250 Product Manual

1. Start the utility by typing IFlash64 or IFlash64 [File Name]
2. Use the arrow keys to browse through the menu and press the <Enter> key to select. A brief
description of the selected menu item is displayed in the Tip-View window.
3. To update System BIOS from the GUI interface, select Update System BIOS.
4. To verify System BIOS from the GUI interface, select Verify System BIOS.
5. Turn off the computer and follow the procedure to clear CMOS as described in CMOS Clear.

CMOS Clear

You must clear the CMOS after you update the BIOS. Clearing the CMOS involves changing a
jumper setting on the I/O riser card, restarting the server with the new jumper setting, restoring the
jumper setting to its original position, and restarting the server a final time.
WARNING
Warnings and cautions apply whenever the top cover of the system is
removed. Only a trained service technician should integrate, configure,
or service this system. See Important Safety Information before opening
your server system.
To clear CMOS follow these steps:
1. Power down the server by pressing and holding down the power button on the front control
panel. You might need to hold the power button down for several seconds.
2. Unplug both power cords from the server.
3. Remove the top cover from the chassis. See Removing and Installing the Top Cover.
4. Move the jumper at J5H3 from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3
5. Plug the power cords back in.
6. Power on the server by pressing the power button on the front control panel.
7. Wait for the message NVRAM cleared by jumper to appear. When the following
message appears, press <F1> to load the defaults:
Press <F1> to load defaults or <F2> to run SETUP or <ESC> to
continue
8. Power down the server by pressing and holding the power button on the front control panel.
You might need to hold down the power button for several seconds.
9. Unplug both power cords from the server.
10. Move the jumper at J5H3 from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2.
11. Install the chassis cover. See Removing and Installing the Top Cover.
12. Plug the power cords back in.
13. Power on the server by pressing and holding the power button on the front control panel.
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