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To replace the battery:
1. Access the battery by removing the service panel.
2. Locate the battery holder (1).
3. To remove the battery, pull the retention clip (2) at the bottom of the battery
housing and the battery (3) will release from the housing.
4. To install a new battery, insert one end under the retention clip. Push the battery
toward the clip until the battery fully drops into the housing.
5. Reset the CMOS and BIOS using the appropriate jumpers
6. Reinstall the service panel or reattach the case to the display panel.
7. Reconnect the power connector and apply power. During the boot process, a
message will appear notifying the user that the CMOS and BIOS settings have been
reset to the factory defaults.
8. During the boot process, press the <F2> key to access the BIOS settings
9. Update the BIOS configuration with any appropriate user-defined requirements.
4.3
CMOS/BIOS reset
The CMOS is a small chip that stores the BIOS settings, date and time, and other
items of the IPC. It is powered by the real-time clock battery and, if the battery is
removed, will likely lose its settings. It can be reset to the factory defaults using a
reset button.