Re: [cobalt-users] Unable to Restore RaQ - SOLVED!!!

[Gerald Waugh <gwaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Saturday 09 March 2002 12:07 am, you wrote:
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> I can't take the credit for the breakthrough, as I saw a posting today,
> either in WHT or on the Sun knowledgebase, can't remember exactly where
> that offered up this little gem... previously unbeknownest to me, you can
> do a CMOS restore by:
>
> Press & hold the E key
> Turn the RaQ on
> Wait until you see "CMOS Restored"
> Turn the RaQ off
> Release the E key
>
> Note the E key is held the entire duration. I got the distinct impression
> from the original post that this tip came at the $95 rate, if you know what
> I mean. Chalk it up to good timing, but that step being posted today was an
> answer to my prayers.
>
> This is a HUGE relief to me personally to have found the solution. Does
> anyone know when the CMOS is modified, and where it is restored from? I'd
> appreciate the insight.
>
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It has to come from the BIOS ROM, only place that has nonvolatile storage,
maybe those RaQs need a new Battery? (good idea to replace it).

CONGRATULATIONS, and let us all remember this good tip!!!
--
Gerald