If you forget the
vIf an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the password prompt (see “Administrator password”). Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset the
vRemove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. For instructions for removing the battery, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual on the Lenovo Support Web site.
vChange the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to bypass the
Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the safety information that begins on page v. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any
Administrator password
If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the password.
If you forget the administrator password, you can reset it after you change the position of the clear CMOS jumper. See “Resetting passwords” for additional information.
Resetting passwords
If you forget the
To clear CMOS and reset the passwords, complete the following steps.
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