Main Logic Board Switch Settings - Digital Equipment Digital Server 3220 Series System Reference Manual

Technical Specifications

Main Logic Board Switch Settings

The following table lists the main logic board switch settings and factory-default
settings. Figure A-1 shows the switch locations.
Feature Function
BIOS Normal
Protection BIOS protection on
Recovery Normal
mode Recovery mode
Password Normal
clear Password clear
CMOS clear Normal
CMOS clear
(1)
Factory default setting
ON = switch up; OFF = switch down
A-8
CAUTION:
Do not touch any electronic component unless
you are safely grounded. Wear a grounded wrist strap or
touch an exposed metal part of the server chassis. A static
discharge from your fingers can result in permanent
damage to electronic components.
Setting
SW1-1, off
(1)
SW1-1, on
SW1-2, off
SW1-2, on
(1)
SW1-3, off
SW1-3, on
(1)
SW1-4, off
SW1-4, on
Description
(1)
Set this switch ON to prevent unauthorized
personnel from loading a new server BIOS.
(1)
If your BIOS upgrade failed, refer to the
README.TXT file that came with the BIOS
upgrade.
(1)
If you forget your password, set this switch to
the Password Clear (ON) position and
then restart your server. Refer to Chapter 12
for more information.
(1)
This switch is set to Normal (OFF) at the
factory. Setting the switch ON clears all data
in CMOS, such as passwords, date, and
configuration settings. The BIOS will then
use the default configuration.