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System-board switches

Use this information to locate and define system-board switches in the blade server.

The following illustration shows the location of the light path diagnostics switch on the system board.


Graphic illustrating system-board switches

The following table describes the function of each switch in the switch blocks (SW1, SW2, SW3).

Switch numberDescriptionSwitch settingDefinition
SW1 - 1Password override switchChanging position of this switch resets the power on password.This switch overrides the power on password. The system ships with this switch off, but it can be on or off in a functioning system.
SW1 - 2Trusted Platform Module (TPM) physical presenceThe default position is off.Turning this switch to the on position indicates a physical presence to the TPM.
SW1 - 3ICH9 RTC resetNormally open. Toggle to reset RTC.Resets the RTC. A momentary toggle is all that is required. To avoid excessive battery drain, do not leave this switch closed.
SW1 - 4Boot using the backup IMM code.The default position is off, allowing the blade server to boot from the primary IMM firmware.When the switch is in the default off position, the blade server will boot using the primary IMM firmware. When the switch is on, the blade server will boot using a backup of the IMM firmware.
SW1 - 5Boot block recoveryThe default position is off, allowing the blade server to boot from the primary UEFI firmware.When the switch is on it allows the blade server to boot using the backup UEFI.
SW1 - 6IMM force updateThe default position is off.For trained service technician only.
SW1 - 7Wake on LAN (WOL) disableThe default position is off.Turning this switch to the on position disables WOL.
SW1 - 8Force H8 updateThe default position is off.N/A
SW3Light path diagnostics switchThe default position is off. Turning this switch on lights the light path diagnostic LEDs.Push down on the light path diagnostics switch push button to light the diagnostic LEDs.