Clearing Cmos; Replacing The Battery - IBM IntelliStation E Pro Type 6216 User Manual

Clearing CMOS

If you experience severe problems with your computer, and the computer does not
startup, the CMOS code might be damaged. You might need to clear CMOS to
recover. To clear CMOS, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets and remove the computer cover.
3. Locate the CMOS clear jumper (JP3) on the system board, removing any
4. Move the jumper to pins 2 and 3, wait for approximately 10 seconds; then, return
5. Replace any adapters that were removed.
6. Replace the cover, and reconnect all cables that were disconnected.
7. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system.

Replacing the battery

When replacing the battery, you must replace it with a lithium battery of the same type
from the same manufacturer. To avoid possible danger, read and follow the information
in "Safety information" on page vii.
To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-772-2227 within the United States, and 1-
800-465-7999 or 1-800-465-6666 within Canada. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call
your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.
Note: After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure your system and reset the
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See "Removing the cover:" on page 35 and "Removing the frame-support
bracket:" on page 35.
adapters that impede access to the jumper.
the CMOS clear jumper to pins 1 and 2.
system date and time.
CMOS
clear
jumper
(JP3)