30 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 8200 Server
Clear CMOS jumper
The JP15 lets you clear all current values in complimentary metal-oxide
semiconductor (CMOS) memory. CMOS memory stores all of the BIOS
Setup information and settings. Clearing the CMOS memory restores all
setup values to the original system defaults.
A jumper shunt connecting pins 1 and 2 is for normal operations. A jumper
shunt connecting pins 2 and 3 is for clearing the CMOS memory.
1.
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord.
2.
Open the case (see page 3 for instructions), observing the static
electricity precautions on page 2.
3.
Move the jumper shunt on the JP15 jumper to connect pins 2 and 3.
4.
Wait a few seconds while the CMOS memory is cleared. It is not
necessary to start up the system to clear CMOS memory.
5.
Move the jumper shunt on the JP15 jumper back to its normal position
connecting pins 1 and 2.
6.
Close the case (see page 6 for instructions).
7.
Reconnect the power cord and turn on the system.
Clearing the CMOS memory clears all passwords and all configuration
settings. You will need to reset any necessary values in BIOS Setup after
you clear CMOS memory.
To clear CMOS memory
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