Clearing the CMOS
If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to
be used to reset the configuration RAM.
1. Power down the system. Leave the AC power cord connected.
2. Open the chassis. See your chassis documentation for instructions on removing the
chassis cover.
3. Locate the CMOS Clr jumper block at board position J1D1. See
4. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, covering pins 1 and 2, to the
CMOS Clear position, covering pins 2 and 3, as shown by the diagram.
5. Wait 10 seconds.
6. Move the CMOS Clear jumper back to the original position, covering pins 1 and 2.
7. Close the chassis.
8. Power up the server.
®
Intel
Server Board S5000PSL
CMOS CLR
Default
2
Clear
CMOS
3
J1D1
Figure 8. CMOS Clr Jumper in the Clear CMOS Position
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