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Clearing the cmos configuration – HP Netserver L Server series User Manual

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Chapter 12

Troubleshooting

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Clearing the CMOS Configuration

You may need to clear the CMOS configuration if the configuration has been
corrupted, or if incorrect settings made in the Setup Utility have caused error
messages to be unreadable.
To clear the configuration:

1. Turn off power to the Netserver and remove the cover.
2. Move switch 4 in the configuration switch on the system board (labeled

"Clear CMOS") to the ON position. See Figures 12-1 and 12-2.

3. Turn on power to the Netserver.

A message displays indicating the configuration has been cleared.

4. Turn off power to the Netserver.
5. Return switch 4 on the system board to the OFF position.
6. Replace the cover.
7. Turn on power to the Netserver and the following message displays:

Incorrect System Configuration

8. Press to run the Setup Utility when <F2=Setup> appears.
9. Make any configuration changes required.
10. Choose the Exit option and save the changes to save the configuration and exit

the Setup Utility.

Switch 1 Position

Configuration Switch

Spring Latch

Battery

Figure 12-1. Configuration Switch Location