Using The Clear Cmos Dip Switch - Cisco UCS C240 M4 Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server

Using the Clear CMOS DIP Switch

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settings in the case of a system hang. For example, if the server hangs because of incorrect settings and
does not boot, use this jumper to invalidate the settings and reboot with defaults.
Clearing the CMOS removes any customized settings and might result in data loss. Make a note of any
Caution
necessary customized settings in the BIOS before you use this clear CMOS procedure.
Power off the server as described in
Step 1
Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies.
Step 2
Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have
Step 3
to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
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Remove the top cover as described in
Step 4
Slide the clear CMOS DIP switch from position 4 to the closed position (see
Step 5
Reinstall the top cover and reconnect AC power cords to the server. The server powers up to standby
Step 6
power mode, indicated when the Power LED on the front panel is amber.
Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel. The server is in
Step 7
main power mode when the Power LED is green.
Note
Step 8 Press the Power button to shut down the server to standby power mode, and then remove AC power cords
from the server to remove all power.
Step 9 Remove the top cover from the server.
Step 10 Move the clear CMOS DIP switch from the closed position back to default position 4 (see
Note
Step 11 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, and then
power on the server by pressing the Power button.
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Figure 3-32 for the location of this DIP switch. You can use this switch to clear the server's CMOS
If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
You must allow the entire server, not just the service processor, to reboot to main power mode
to complete the reset. The state of the jumper cannot be determined without the host CPU
running.
If you do not move the jumper, the CMOS settings are reset to the default every time that you
power-cycle the server.
Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server, page
Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover, page
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