Bios Boot Block Write Enable Jumper; Bmc Boot Block Write Enable Jumper - Gateway 7250R System Manual

BIOS Boot Block Write Enable jumper

The BIOS Boot Block Write Enable jumper on the system board (pins 13
through 15 of jumper J2J1) lets you update the BIOS boot block. (See the figure
on page 6 for the location of the jumper.)
Caution
The following table shows the settings required to perform this function. Make
sure you turn off the server and unplug the power cord before moving the
jumper.
Mode
Normal
BIOS update
Caution

BMC Boot Block Write Enable jumper

The BMC Boot Block Write Enable jumper on the system board (jumper J4J2)
lets you program the BMC boot block using the correct utilities. You can
download these utilities from the Gateway Web site along with the latest
version of the BMC firmware. (See the figure on page 6 for the location of
the jumper.)
Caution
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Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Incorrect programming of the boot block may make the
system unbootable.
Jumper
Setting
Pins 13-14
Pins 14-15
Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage the
server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power
cord before moving the jumper.
Incorrect programming of the boot block may make the
system unbootable.
Action When Set
BIOS boot block is write protected
(default)
Allows the BIOS boot block to be
updated