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Replacing the CMOS battery
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Replacing the CMOS battery
If the server clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility
are not saved when you turn off the server, replace the CMOS battery with an
equivalent battery.
To replace the battery:
1
Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.
2
Open the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in “Opening the
BIOS Setup utility” on page 76 .
3
Record the BIOS settings on your printout, then close the utility.
4
Turn off your server, then follow the instructions in “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 27 .
5
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 28 .
Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries following the manufacturer
’s instructions.