Compaq 850 manual Clearing Cmos

Technical Reference Guide

4.6.1CLEARING CMOS

The contents of configuration memory (including the Power-On Password) can be cleared by the following procedures:

1.Turn off the unit.

2.Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and/or system unit.

3.Remove the chassis hood (cover) and insure that no LEDs on the system board are illuminated.

4.Press and release the CMOS clear button on the system board.

5.Replace the chassis hood (cover).

6.Reconnect the AC power cord to the outlet and/or system unit.

7.Turn the unit on.

To clear only the Power-On Password refer to section 4.7.1.1.

Compaq Deskpro EXS and Workstation 300 Personal Computers 4-21

Featuring the Intel Pentium 4 Processor

First Edition - December 2000