Gateway 7450R User Manual
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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Setting the switches
Switch bank SW1 is a four-switch bank that lets you clear the password, update
the BIOS, or recover from a failed BIOS update attempt. The four switches
each have a different function as shown in the table below. For the location
of switch bank SW1, see “System board” on page 6.
the BIOS, or recover from a failed BIOS update attempt. The four switches
each have a different function as shown in the table below. For the location
of switch bank SW1, see “System board” on page 6.
Switch
When on
When off
S1-1
Clear password
Normal operation
S1-2
Update BIOS ROM
Disable BIOS update
S1-3
Recover BIOS ROM *
Normal operation
S1-4
Reserved
Reserved
* Requires a BIOS recovery diskette
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