To erase a lost or forgotten administrator password:
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the cover. See “Removing the Cover” on page 56.
4. Refer to the system board label inside the computer to locate the CMOS
Clear Jumper. See the jumper pin settings also on this label.
CAUTION:
Do not touch any components while power is on.
5. Move the jumper from its normal position (pins 1 and 2) to pins 2 and
3. It might be helpful to use needlenose pliers to move the jumper, but
be careful not to damage any system board components or crush the
jumper.
6. Replace the cover.
7. Plug in the power cord.
8. Restart the computer. The computer will enter the
Configuration/Setup Utility Program.
9. Disable the power-on or administrator password settings or set new
passwords.
10. Save password settings and turn off the computer.
11. Unplug the power cord and remove the cover. See “Removing the
Cover” on page 56.
12. Move the jumper back to its normal position (pins 1 and 2).
13. Replace the computer cover.
14. Plug in the power cord.
After clearing CMOS memory, you must reconfigure the computer. After
reassembling the computer, use the Configuration/Setup Utility Program to
reset the date and time, reset any passwords, and reconfigure the computer.
Other Settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility
Program
The information in this section includes instructions for changing other
settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility Program, such as the keyboard
speed, the startup sequence, remote administration, and power
management.
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