Dell T310 owner manual Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper

3Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper.

See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper (labeled "PWRD_EN") on the system board.

4Close the system.

5Reconnect 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.

6Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

7Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System."

8Install the jumper plug on the password jumper.

9Lower the memory module shroud.

10Close the system.

11Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.

12Assign a new system and/or setup password.

To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Assigning a System Password."

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