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Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.

10.Turn on the computer and all attached devices.

11.Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. See Chapter 2, “Using the Setup Utility program,” on page 21.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, see the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program on your desktop.

Note: If you are enrolled in the Hardware Password Reset program, refer to “Resetting the hard disk drive and power-on password” on page 23 to reset your password. If you do clear CMOS or restore Setup Utility defaults, you will have to re-enroll in the Hardware Password Reset program.

To erase a forgotten password:

1.Turn off the computer and any attached devices, such as printers, monitors, and external drives.

2.Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, and open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 10.

3.Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board.

4.Locate the PCI riser. See “Locating components” on page 11.

5.Lift the PCI riser up to gain access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper. See “Installing a PCI adapter” on page 14

6.Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11.

7.Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3).

8.Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 20.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Iv User Guide Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Batteries Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyTo connect To disconnect Additional safety informationLithium battery notice Laser compliance statement Modem safety informationPower supply statement Information resources OverviewXiv User Guide Features Installing optionsVideo subsystem Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Available options Supported operating positionsHandling static-sensitive devices Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Installing external optionsLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionOpening the cover Identifying parts on the system board Locating componentsInstalling memory Installing options What to do next Installing a PCI adapterWhat to do next Security features Installing an optical driveChanging the battery Integrated cable lock Password protectionUser Guide Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Closing the cover and connecting the cables Exiting from the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsIDE Drive User Password Password considerationsUser Password Administrator PasswordResetting the hard disk drive and power-on password IDE Drive Master PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Parallel ATA Using Security Profile by DeviceUsing IDE Drives Setup Selecting a startup deviceChanging the startup sequence Selecting a temporary startup deviceUser Guide System programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMAppendix A. Updating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemCleaning a mouse with a ball Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning an optical mouse User Guide Basic AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commandsInternal speaker on until carrier detected Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Set Tone Dial as defaultExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Tier 2 CRUs Appendix D. Customer replaceable unit CRU parts listTier 1 CRUs User Guide Appendix E. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex BiosPage Page Part Number 39J8083
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