Intel D865GRH manual Clearing Bios Passwords

Intel Desktop Boards D865GRH Product Guide

Clearing BIOS Passwords

This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the BIOS configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.

1.Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 25.

2.Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).

3.Remove the computer cover.

4.Find the BIOS configuration jumper block (see Figure 17).

5.Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown below.

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6.Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot.

7.The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu.

8.Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press <Enter>. Setup displays the maintenance menu again.

9.Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.

10.Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source.

11.Remove the computer cover.

12.To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below.

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13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer.

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