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Chapter 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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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 BIOS jumper on the system board.
To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons:
1 Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.
2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears
during startup.
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 Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.
2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears
during startup.
3 Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
4 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 45.
5 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord and all other cables
connected to the server.
6 Remove the top panel. For instructions, see “Opening the server case” on
page 46.