Gateway E-9422R Gateway E-9422R Server User Guide - Page 65

Resetting BIOS passwords, Password jumper. To reset all BIOS settings, follow the instructions

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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J54-B, then place the jumper across pins 2-3. 7 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 8 Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS is reset. 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 29. 11 Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2. 12 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 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 58. To clear the BIOS password(s): 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 28. 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 29. 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. 59

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6
Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J54-B, then place the jumper across pins 2-3.
7
Follow the instructions in
“Closing the server case” on page 30
.
8
Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS is reset.
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 29
.
11
Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
12
Follow the instructions in
“Closing the server case” on page 30
.
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 58
.
To clear the BIOS password(s):
1
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 28
. 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 29
.
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.