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Resetting the BIOS

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Remove the jumper across pins 2-3 of jumper JP7, then place the jumper
across pins 1-2. The BIOS memory is cleared.

9

Place the jumper back onto pins 2-3.

10

Follow the instructions in

“Closing the server case” on page 32

.

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Turn on the server. A message appears saying that the CMOS Date and Time
are not set.

12

Press F1 to reset the BIOS to factory default settings.

Resetting BIOS passwords

To reset BIOS passwords, you must reset and clear all BIOS settings. To reset
BIOS passwords, follow the instructions in

“Resetting the BIOS” on page 78

.

Configuration
jumper JP7

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3