Gateway Server E-9520T - Manual (Page 69)

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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:
■ Press the power and reset buttons on the front of the server.
■ Move the Clear CMOS jumper on the system board.
To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons:
1 Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page 97 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 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 28 . 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.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 29 .
3 Install a jumper across pins 1-2 of header J59-B.
4 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 30 .
5 Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS is reset.
6 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables
connected to the server.
7 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 29 .