Resetting the bios – Gateway 980 User Manual

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Chapter 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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Resetting the BIOS

The Clear BIOS jumper on the system board lets you return all BIOS settings
to the factory defaults.

To reset the BIOS:

1

Print the appendix for

BIOS Settings

in this guide.

2

Restart your server.

3

Press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS
Setup utility opens.

4

Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.

5

Follow the instructions in

“Preventing static electricity discharge” on

page 27

.

6

Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables
connected to the server.

7

Remove the side panel. For more information, see

“Opening the server

case” on page 28

.

Warning

Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your
server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power
cords and all other cables before changing the jumper.

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