Product guide

60 Configuration Software and Utilities
61MAXDATA PLATINUM 90004R Server System
Clearing CMOS
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WARNING
Make sure that the rack is anchored securely so it will not tilt forward when the server chassis is
extended. A crush hazard exists should the rack tilt forward which could cause serious injury.
You must clear CMOS after you complete the IFlash64 BIOS update. Clearing CMOS involves changing
a jumper setting on the I/O riser card, restarting the server with the new jumper setting, restoring
the jumper setting to its original position, and restarting the server a nal time.
To clear CMOS follow these steps:
(Clearing CMOS by DIP switch)
1. Power down the server by pressing and holding the power button on the front control panel.
You might have to hold the power button down for several seconds.
2. Remove standby power from the server by unplugging both power cords from the system and
removing them from the server.
3. Remove the screw that secures the non-hot-plug I/O cover over the I/O riser card and slide the
cover off.
4. Remove the I/O riser card by following the procedure described in “Removing the I/O Riser
Card”.
5. Position switch #3 on the ve-position DIP switch at location S8A1 to the ON position.
6. Replace the I/O riser card by following the procedure described in “Replacing the I/O Riser
Card”.
7. Reinstall the server’s power cords and plug them into the power source.
8. Power on the server by pressing the power button on the front control panel.
9. Wait for the message ‘NVRAM cleared by jumper’ to appear. When the options ‘Hit <F1> to
load defaults or <F2> to run SETUP or <ESC> to continue, hit <F1> to load the defaults.
After you clear CMOS, you must restore the switch setting to it’s “OFF” position and restart the server.
Follow these steps to return the switch to the default position and reboot the system.
1. Power down the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front control panel.
You might have to hold down the power button for several seconds.
2. Remove standby power from the server by unplugging both the power cords from the power
source and removing them from the server.
3. Remove the I/O riser card by following the procedure described in “Removing the I/O Riser
Card.
4. Reposition jumper switch #3 on the 5-position switch at location S8A1 so that it is in the “OFF”
position.
5. Replace the I/O riser card by following the procedure described in “Installing the I/O Riser
Card”.
6. Close and secure the rear part of the top cover.
7. Reinstall the power cords and plug them into the power source.
8. If the chassis is rack mounted, push the system back into the cabinet rack.
9. Power on the server by pressing and holding the power button on the front control panel.