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XE210 User’s Guide 87
Clearing the CMOS
If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to
be used to reset the configuration RAM.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server.
3. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, CMOS Clear by BMC, at
pins 1 and 2 to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3.
Figure 62. Clear CMOS Jumper
4. Wait five seconds.
5. Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear by BMC location, covering
pins 1 and 2.
6. Close the server chassis.
7. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system.
8. The CMOS is now cleared and can be reset by going into the BIOS setup.
TP02080
3
2
Password
Reset
J1D2
J1D3
3
2
Clear
CMOS
BMC Force
Update Mode
3
2
J1D1
Disable
Enable