Resetting the System CMOS and BIOS Settings

The sbRIO-96xx BIOS configuration information is stored in a nonvolatile memory location that does not require a battery to preserve the settings. Additionally, the BIOS optimizes boot time by saving specific system information to memory backed up by a battery (CMOS).

Complete the following steps to reset the CMOS and reset the BIOS settings to factory default values.

  1. Disconnect power from the sbRIO-96xx.
  2. Remove the CMOS battery and wait for longer than 1 second.
  3. Replace the CMOS battery.
  4. Reconnect power to the sbRIO-96xx.
The BIOS Reset Detected warning message appears onscreen.