Resetting the Password Jumper | HP dx7300 specification

Resetting the Password Jumper

To disable the power-on or setup password features, or to clear the power-on or setup passwords, complete the following steps:

1.Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices, and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

2.With the power cord disconnected, press the power button again to drain the system of any residual power.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

CAUTION: When the computer is plugged in, the power supply always has voltage applied to the system board even when the unit is turned off. Failure to disconnect the power cord can result in damage to the system.

Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. See the Safety & Regulatory Information guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information.

3.Remove the computer cover or access panel.

4.Locate the header and jumper.

NOTE: The password jumper is green so that it can be easily identified. For assistance locating the password jumper and other system board components, see the Illustrated Parts Map (IPM) for that particular system. The IPM can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/ support.

5.Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2. Place the jumper on either pin 1 or 2, but not both, so that it does not get lost.

6.Replace the computer cover or access panel.

7.Reconnect the external equipment.

8.Plug in the computer and turn on power. Allow the operating system to start. This clears the current passwords and disables the password features.

9.To establish new passwords, repeat steps 1 through 4, replace the password jumper on pins 1 and 2, then repeat steps 6 through 8. Establish the new passwords in Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for Computer Setup instructions.

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HP dx7300 manual Resetting the Password Jumper

Contents

Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Appendix B Password Security and Resetting Cmos HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics Survey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Select a language and click Download Protecting the SoftwareProtecting the Software HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Helpful Hints Helpful Hints 1Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Cannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solution Cause Solution Run Windows XP or Start Accessories Run Hard drive LED does not turn on green then 2Solving Power Problems Solving Power ProblemsPower supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause Solution Cannot format diskette Cause SolutionProblem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause Solution Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Storage Storage Options Removable Media Storage Boot OrderBoot Security Password Options Disk transaction problem Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive Problems4Solving Hard Drive Problems Hard drive error occurs Cause Solution Computer seems to be locked up Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive ProblemsNonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message Cause Solution Computer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Again Can not write to the media card Cause Solution Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsSolving Media Card Reader Problems 5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Enww Blank screen no video Cause Solution Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems 6Solving Display Problems Dim characters Cause Solution Out of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Image is not centered Cause Solution Certain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Sound cuts in and out Cause Solution Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems 7Solving Audio Problems Sound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause Solution Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems8Solving Printer Problems 9Solving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSelect Shut Down 10Solving Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 11Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsComputer will not start Cause Solution Option card Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsGoes away Once bad card is identified, remove and replace bad 12Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Network status link light never flashes Cause Solution Solving Network ProblemsDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution New network card will not boot Cause Solution Out of memory error Cause Solution Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems 13Solving Memory Problems Insufficient memory error during operation Cause Solution Some fans only operate when needed Solving Processor ProblemsSolving Processor Problems 14Solving Processor Problems 15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsMode in Security Password Options Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution Enww USB Drive Key not found identified Cause Solution Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Drive Key Problems 16Solving Drive Key Problems 17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component Problems Unable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Solving Internet Access ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems 18Solving Internet Access Problems Double-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Click on System and MaintenanceModem Solving Software Problems Solving Software Problems19Solving Software Problems Contacting Customer Support Post Error Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action Appendix a Post Error MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Table A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages On the Documentation and Diagnostics CD Advanced Onboard Devices Control panel message Description Sata Under Storage DPS Self-test Enww Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Check that both power supply cables are Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Figure B-1 Cmos button Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five seconds Drive Protection System DPS Select Storage DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Index