System maintenance switch, System maintenance switch procedures, Clearing the system configuration – HP ProLiant BL680c G7 Server-Blade User Manual
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Component identification 11
System maintenance switch
The system maintenance switch (SW1) is an eight-position switch that is used for system configuration. The
default position for all eight positions is Off.
Position
Description
Function
S1
iLO 3 security
Off = iLO 3 security is enabled.
On = iLO 3 security is disabled.
S2
Configuration
lock
Off = System configuration can be
changed.
On = System configuration is
locked.
S3
Reserved
Reserved
S4
Reserved
Reserved
S5
Password
protection
override
Off = No function
On = Clears power-on password
and administrator password
S6
Invalidate
configuration
Off = Normal
On = Clears NVRAM
S7
Reserved
Reserved
S8
Reserved
Reserved
System maintenance switch procedures
When you perform troubleshooting steps, this guide may instruct you to perform the following procedures:
•
Clear the system configuration ("
Clearing the system configuration
" on page
•
Access the redundant ROM ("
" on page
To complete these procedures, you must change physical settings on the system maintenance switch.
Clearing the system configuration
RBSU can be used to restore the factory default configuration. For more information, see "HP ROM-Based
Setup Utility (on page
)." If the system is unable to boot into RBSU, use the following steps to clear the
system configuration:
1.
Power down the server blade (on page
2.
Remove the server blade (on page
3.
Remove the access panel.
4.
Change position 6 of the system maintenance switch to on.
5.
Install the access panel.
6.
Install the server blade in the enclosure and power up the server blade.
7.
Wait for the POST message that prompts you to change the switch setting:
Maintenance switch detected in the "On" position.
Power off the server and turn switch to the "Off" position.
8.
Repeat steps 1 through 3.
9.
Change position 6 of the system maintenance switch to off.