Gateway E-9425R, User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility www.gateway.com
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Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J3-E, then place the jumper
across pins 2-3.
4
Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32 .
5
Insert a bootable USB “disk-on-key” containing a valid BIOS image into a
USB port.
6
Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS recovery is
initiated.
7
While the BIOS is being recovered, the monitor displays a blue screen and
the server will beep continually. The process is complete when the server
stops beeping.
8
Remove the bootable USB “disk-on-key.”
9
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables
connected to the server.
10
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 31 .
11
Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
12
Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32 .
13
Plug in the AC power cords and turn on the server, then verify that the
recovery was successful.
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 CMOS jumper on the system board.