4.
Locate the CMOS+PW header and jumper.
NOTE:
The password jumper is blue so that it can be easily identified. For assistance locating the
password jumper and other system board components, see the system board components image at
System board callouts on page 72
.
5.
Remove the jumper from pins 3 and 5.
6.
Place the jumper on pins 1 or 3.
7.
Replace the memory cover and rear cover and reconnect the external equipment.
8.
Plug in the computer and turn on power. Allow the operating system to start. This clears the current
passwords and disables the password features.
9.
Shut down the computer, unplug the power, and disconnect the external equipment.
10.
Remove the rear cover.
11.
Place the jumper back on pins 3 and 5.
12.
Replace the rear cover.
13.
Reconnect the external equipment and plug in the computer.
Establishing a setup or power-on password
To establish the power-on or setup password features, complete the following steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer.
2.
As soon as the computer turns on, press the
Esc
key while “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3.
Press the
F10
key to enter Computer Setup.
4.
To establish Setup password, select
Security > Setup Password
and follow the instructions.
– or –
To establish a power-on password, select
Security > Power-On Password
and follow the instructions
on the screen
5.
Before exiting, click
File > Save Changes and Exit
.
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Summary of Contents for Sprout
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Page 4: ...iv About This Book ENWW ...
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Page 20: ...10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your Sprout ENWW ...
Page 34: ...24 Chapter 3 Disassembly preparation and SATA drive guidelines ENWW ...
Page 86: ...76 Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures Computer ENWW ...
Page 116: ...106 Chapter 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures Column ENWW ...
Page 128: ...118 Chapter 6 Computer Setup F10 Utility ENWW ...
Page 138: ...128 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ENWW ...
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Page 162: ...152 Chapter 12 Maintaining peak performance ENWW ...
Page 168: ...158 Appendix C Specifications ENWW ...
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