48 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 8200 Server
Replacing the lithium battery
The lithium battery provides power for the system real-time clock and
CMOS RAM, which holds the system configuration information.
1.
Restart the computer and start the BIOS Setup program by pressing
F
1
when you are prompted to do so.
2.
Write down the CMOS values from the Main Setup screen so you can
re-enter them after you replace the battery. (For more information
about the setup program, see “Using the BIOS Setup utility” on
page 55.)
3.
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord.
4.
Open the case (see page 3 for instructions), observing the static
electricity precautions on page 2.
5.
Locate the battery on the system board. The battery is circular and has
the positive pole mark (+) on the top.
6.
Gently pull the battery from its socket and press the new battery in the
socket with the positive pole up. Be sure you have pressed the battery
down far enough for it to touch the base of the socket.
7.
Close the case (see page 6 for instructions).
8.
Reconnect the power cord and turn on the system.
9.
Enter the BIOS Setup program and verify that the system
configuration is correct using the data you recorded in Step 2.
If the CMOS data is not correct, change the information in the setup
screens as necessary.
To replace the battery
Caution!
There is a danger of
explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace the battery only
with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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