Resetting The Bios - Gateway E-9425R User Manual

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Resetting the BIOS

You can use two methods to clear all BIOS Setup settings and return them to the factory defaults:
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To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons:
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To reset the BIOS using the system board jumper:
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CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
Follow the instructions in
Plug in the AC power cords and turn on the server, then verify that the recovery was successful.
Press the power and reset buttons on the front of the server.
Move the Clear CMOS jumper on the system board.
Print the appendix for "BIOS Settings" on page 91
Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS
Setup utility opens.
Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
Press the reset button and hold it down for four seconds or more, then press the power button
while continuing to hold down the reset button.
Release both buttons at the same time. The BIOS is reset.
Print the appendix for "BIOS Settings" on page 91
Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS
Setup utility opens.
Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
Follow the instructions in
turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
Follow the instructions in
Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J3-B, then place the jumper across pins 2-3.
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
"Closing the server case" on page
in this guide.
in this guide.
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
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