HP Workstation x2000 hp workstation x2000 - Technical Reference and Troublesho - Page 225

NOTE Troubleshooting Your x2000 Workstation Troubleshooting BIOS Problems Troubleshooting BIOS Problems The BIOS is a set of program routines that gives the Workstation its fundamental operational characteristics. Many problems with your Workstation can be solved by updating (flashing) the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). It is recommended that before you make any modifications to the BIOS you take note of the system setup. Updating the BIOS The latest system BIOS (standard flash operation) for your Workstation can be downloaded from HP's Support Web site at: www.hp.com/workstations/support. Instructions on updating the BIOS are supplied with the downloaded BIOS files and a BIOS flash utility. Restoring BIOS Default Settings Suspected hardware errors may be caused by BIOS and configuration issues. If the BIOS settings are suspected to be wrong, do the following steps to restore the BIOS to its default setting: 1. Press F2 while the initial HP logo is displayed immediately after restarting the Workstation to access the Setup program. 2. Press F9 to load the default settings from the Setup program. 3. Set the "Reset Configuration Data" to Yes in the Main menu. It is recommended that before you make any modifications to the BIOS you take note of the system setup. Clearing the CMOS 1. Turn off the Workstation, disconnect the power cord and data cables, then remove the cover. 2. Set the system board switch 8 to the ON position to clear the CMOS memory. Chapter 7 225