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4 BIOS setup

Clearing the Password

If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear jumper into the “clear” position clears both passwords. The password clear jumper must be restored to its original position before a new password(s) can be set. The password clear jumper is located on jumper block J17.

1Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.

2Open the server chassis.

3Move the jumper from pins 5 and 6 to the Clear Password position, covering pins 6 and 7.

4Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.

5Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.

6Return the Password Clear jumper to the original location, covering pins 5 and 6.

7Close the server chassis.

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Acer G520 series manual Clearing the Password