Gateway E-9425R, User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility www.gateway.com
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11
Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
12
Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32 .
Resetting BIOS passwords
To reset BIOS passwords, you must either reset and clear all BIOS settings, or
use the Clear Password jumper. To reset all BIOS settings, follow the instructions
in
“Resetting the BIOS” on page 66 .
To clear the BIOS password(s):
1
Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 30 . Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
2
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 31 .
3
Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J3-A, then place the jumper
across pins 2-3.
Caution
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.
4
Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32 .
5
Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS password(s)
is cleared.
6
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables
connected to the server.
7
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 31 .
8
Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
9
Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32 .