Resetting the bios – Gateway 955 User Manual
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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
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
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
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