Resetting Bios Passwords; Updating Or Recovering The Bmc; Updating Or Recovering The Bmc Firmware; Opening The Server Case" On Page - Gateway E-9232T User Manual

Resetting BIOS passwords

To reset BIOS passwords, you must either reset and clear all BIOS settings, or use the Clear
Password jumper. To reset all BIOS settings, follow the instructions in
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To clear the BIOS password(s):
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Updating or recovering the BMC

Updating or recovering the BMC firmware

To update or recover the BMC firmware:
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CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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Follow the instructions in
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
Caution
Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your server. Always
turn off the server and unplug the power cords and all other cables before changing
the jumper.
Follow the instructions in
Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J54-A, then place the jumper across pins 2-3.
Follow the instructions in
Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS password(s) is cleared.
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables connected to
the server.
Follow the instructions in
Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
Follow the instructions in
Download the BMC firmware zip file from support.gateway.com.
Read the release notes for the firmware update.
Follow the instructions on the Web site or in the readme.txt file in the downloaded zip file
to update the firmware.
When the BMC update is complete, reboot your server.

"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page

"Opening the server case" on page

J54A (reset) jumper

"Closing the server case" on page

"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
"Resetting BIOS passwords"
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