Disabling a Forgotten Password
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" on page 31. The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.
3Lift up the memory module shroud.
4Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper.
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5Close the system.
6Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.
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.
7Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
8Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.
9Install the jumper plug on the password jumper.
10Lower the memory module shroud.
11Close the system.
12Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.
13Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Assigning a System Password" on page 38.
