Password Problems
If you set a password using the SETUP program, you must enter it before you can use the system. When you turn on the computer, it runs a memory test. Then the screen displays the Enter Password prompt. If you do not enter the correct password, you cannot use the computer. If you have any trouble using your password, try the following:
QIf you type the password and press m but nothing happens, type it again and press m.
QIf you know the current password but you want to change or delete it, see Chapter 2 in the Setup Guide for instructions.
0If you do not know the current password, follow the steps below.
Accessing Your Current Password
If you have forgotten your current password and cannot use your computer, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer and follow the instructions under “Changing the Jumper Settings” in Chapter 4 to disable the password function by setting jumper J3 to position A.
Caution
Be sure to ground yourself on the back inside panel of the computer before touching any of the interior components. Always replace the cover on the computer before you turn it on again.
2.Turn on the computer. You do not see the Enter Password prompt.