The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which are discussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
1.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").
3.Lay the system on its right side.
4.Remove the password jumper plug.
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5.Stand the system upright.
6.Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").
7.Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper plug removed. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper plug.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug still removed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
8.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
9.Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").
10.Lay the system on its right side.
11.Install the password jumper plug.
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12.Stand the system upright.
13.Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").
14.Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
15.Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.
