ADLINK Technology PXI-3982, User Manual

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24 Getting Started
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EDGE COMPUTING
2.2.4 Clearing CMOS
In the event of a system malfunction causing the PXI controller to
halt or fail to boot, clear the CMOS and restore the controller BIOS
to its default settings. To clear the CMOS:
1. Shut down the controller operating system and turn off
the PXI Chassis.
2. Remove the PXI controller from the chassis. Observe all
anti-static precautions.
3. Locate the CMOS clear switch (SW1) on the board (see
section 1.3.8: "Onboard Connections and Settings" on
page 15). Move the switch from the Normal position...
...to the Clear position.
Wait five seconds, then return the switch to the Normal
position.
4. Remount the controller into the PXI chassis.
5. Press <Delete> or <ESC> to enter BIOS Setup when the
splash logo appears.
6. Press <F9> to load optimized defaults in BIOS Setup.
7. Modify the system date and time.
8. Press <F10> to save configuration and exit.