Remember to set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password) because you won’t be able to access Setup Utility if a password does not exist and JP3 is set to 1-2 (Check password).

To set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password):

1.Turn off and unplug the computer.

2.Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password) to bypass the password function. See figure 1-2 for the location of JP3.

3.Close your computer’s housing and reboot your system.

To bypass Setup Password:

If you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password security feature by hardware. Follow these steps to bypass the password:

1.Turn off and unplug the computer.

2.Open the computer housing and set JP3 to 2-3 (Bypass password) to bypass the password function. See figure 1-2 for the location of JP3.

3.Turn on the system and enter the BIOS utility. This time, the system does not require you to type in a password.

You can either change the existing Setup password or remove it by selecting None. Refer to the previous section for the procedure.

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