116 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityBOOT Option jumperThe BOOT Option jumper on the system board (pins 9 through 11 ofjumper J9F2) lets you recover the BIOS. (See the figure on page 13 for thelocation of the jumper.)The following table shows the settings required to perform those tasks. Makesure you turn off the server and unplug the power cord before moving thejumper.BIOS recovery modeIf you are trying to update the BIOS and have a problem such as a poweroutage, the update may not be successful. You can then try to recover theBIOS by setting the Boot Option jumper.When you are trying to recover the BIOS, no image appears on your monitor.To recover the BIOS:1 Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (ifinstalled), and all external peripheral devices.2 Remove the back top panel. (See “Removing the back top panel” onpage 28 and “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 25.)3 Remove the jumper from pins 9-10 of jumper J9F2 (see “System board”on page 13 for location) and place it on pins 10-11.Mode JumperSettingAction When SetNormalPins 9-10Normal operationRecoveryPins 10-11Causes the server to attemptBIOS update or recovery fromdisketteCaution Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage yourserver. Always turn off the server and unplug the powercord(s) from the server before changing the jumper.
