4 System BIOS80Clearing the CMOS RAMYou may need to clear the Setup configuration values stored in theCMOS RAM if the configuration has been corrupted, or if incorrectsettings made in the Setup utility have caused error messages to beunreadable. Clearing the CMOS RAM removes the administratorpassword.Clearing the CMOS RAM can be done either by using the CMOS clearjumper, or by removing the CMOS battery. Go to page 47 forinstructions on how to remove the battery.To clear the CMOS RAM using the mainboard jumper:1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.2 Remove the side panel from the chassis following the instructionson page 27.3 Locate the Clear CMOS jumper on the mainboard.If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the jumper.4 Move the jumper from the default position (at pins 1 and 2) to theClear CMOS position, covering pins 2 and 3.5 Reconnect the AC power and turn on the server.6 When the server begins to emit beeping sounds, power it downand disconnect the AC power.7 Move the Clear CMOS jumper back to its default position.8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 26.
