Gateway E-9525R - Manual (Page 75)

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To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons:
1 Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page 101 in this guide.
2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears
during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
3 Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
4 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.
5 Release both buttons at the same time. The BIOS is reset.
To reset the BIOS using the system board jumper:
1 Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page 101 in this guide.
2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears
during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
3 Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
4 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 30 . Make sure 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.
5 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 31 .
6 Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J3-B, then place the jumper
across pins 2-3.
7 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32 .
8 Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS is reset.
9 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables
connected to the server.
10 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 31 .