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I have used the serial login to re-install on these devices many times.  This time, it looks like I disabled an important aspect in the BIOS.

Full black screen, no options for ESC.  I bricked it.  I'm avoiding using the jumper technique to factory reset BIOS.  I read something about removing the CMOS battery to force the BIOS to reset.

Thanks for the response, anything on the screen at this point is better than nothing :)

I'll read some google searches and get back to you,

Steve Kellar

After some boot hangups I decided to do a new install with a USB via serial connect.  While in BIOS I was looking for the legacy options so that the the USB was recognized first with the legacy boot.  My BIOS screen no longer comes up after reboots, no text at all on the serial console.

What are my options for this machine to factory reset the BIOS?  If I remove the CMOS battery and reset it will that accomplish the factory reset and bring the BIOS config back?

I was trying to setup the SFP+ port to use the LAN connect.

Now I have no access via port 0,1, AX01

How can I factory reset this device?  The pinhole reset button seems to only power off/on the device.

Is serial my only connection option?

Any help is appreciated.

Steve Kellar