Chapter 10
Clearing CMOS
The Setup Utility does not provide a method of clearing CMOS from within the
Utility. To clear the CMOS of the configuration settings, you must use the
configuration switch on the system board.
1. Power down the HP NetServer and gain access to the system board.
Refer to Chapter 3, "Opening and Closing the HP NetServer."
2. On the system board, reset switch 5 on the configuration switch block from
Off (open) to On (closed).
To locate the configuration switch block on the system board, refer to
Chapter 7, "Installing Additional Processors."
Figure 10-2. Resetting the Configuration Switches
3. Power up the HP NetServer.
Refer to Chapter 2, "Controls, Ports, and Indicators."
4. Allow the HP NetServer to boot the operating system.
5. Shut down the operating system and power down the HP NetServer.
Refer to Chapter 2, "Controls, Ports, and Indicators."
6. Reset switch 5 from On (closed) to Off (open) on the system board's
configuration switch block. See Figure 10-2.
7. Replace the cover and power up the HP NetServer.
Refer to Chapter 3, "Opening and Closing the HP NetServer."
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