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* The configuration reset is a fast and lightweight method of removing all configuration changes while keeping the current Firmware. | * The configuration reset is a fast and lightweight method of removing all configuration changes while keeping the current Firmware. | ||
: This method can be used if you are unable to access the web interface, either | : This method can be used if you are unable to access the web interface, either because of a lost password or the IP settings for the management port are invalid thus keeping you from accessing the web interface. | ||
* The factory reset will completely reinstall the operating system from a factory image. | * The factory reset will completely reinstall the operating system from a factory image. | ||
: This will clear all settings and configurations and restore the original Firmware version shipped with the device. | : This will clear all settings and configurations and restore the original Firmware version shipped with the device. | ||
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# Click on "Reset system configuration" | # Click on "Reset system configuration" | ||
# The device will restart. | # The device will restart. | ||
# All settings including the network configuration will be reset to factory default. | # All settings including the network configuration will be reset to the factory default. | ||
The alternative method is to use the boot menu described below for the factory reset. The menu allows to either select factory reset or configuration reset. | The alternative method is to use the boot menu described below for the factory reset. The menu allows to either select factory reset or configuration reset. | ||
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== Factory reset == | == Factory reset == | ||
The factory reset can be used if a | The factory reset can be used if a normal configuration reset is not possible, or the device does not correctly start at all. | ||
The factory reset can only be accessed via a connected monitor and keyboard. Follow the following steps to reset to the factory Firmware. | The factory reset can only be accessed via a connected monitor and keyboard. Follow the following steps to reset to the factory Firmware. | ||
# If the device is still running, power off | # If the device is still running, power it off by pressing the power button. The power LED should turn off after a few seconds. If the power LED still glows, hold the power button for three seconds to switch off the device. | ||
# Remove all network cables from the device. | # Remove all network cables from the device. | ||
# Connect a display to the VGA port or HDMI port (or use web access to the [[IPMI KVM on Allegro devices of series 1000+]]). | # Connect a display to the VGA port or HDMI port (or use web access to the [[IPMI KVM on Allegro devices of series 1000+]]). | ||
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# After initialization, a boot menu appears for 3 seconds. | # After initialization, a boot menu appears for 3 seconds. | ||
## Select "Factory reset" and press Enter. | ## Select "Factory reset" and press Enter. | ||
## Or select "Configuration reset" to reset the configuration settings only while keeping the current | ## Or select "Configuration reset" to reset the configuration settings only while keeping the current Firmware installation. | ||
# The device will boot, reset everything to factory settings, and reboot again. | # The device will boot, reset everything to factory settings, and reboot again. | ||
# The device is now reset to factory settings. | # The device is now reset to factory settings. | ||
# Disconnect the display and keyboard. | # Disconnect the display and keyboard. | ||