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IBM Partner Pavilion 8122, 8138 Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS, User Guide

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Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

configuration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer.

Refer to “Lithium battery notice” on page x for information about replacing and disposing of the battery.

To change the battery:

1.Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2.Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10.

3.Locate the battery. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12.

4.If necessary, remove any adapters that impede access to the battery. See “Installing adapters” on page 14 for more information.

5.Remove the old battery.

6.Install the new battery.

7.Replace any adapters that were removed to gain access to the battery. See “Installing adapters” on page 14 for instructions for replacing adapters.

8.Replace the cover, and plug in the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25.

Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.

9.Turn on the computer and all attached devices.

10.Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. See Chapter 2, “Using the Setup Utility program,” on page 27.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, see the Access IBM program on your desktop.

To erase a forgotten password:

1.Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2.Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10.

3.Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 12.

4.If necessary, see “Installing adapters” on page 14 to remove any adapters that impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.

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Contents

User Guide Types 8131, 8137 Types 8122, 8123 Page User Guide Types 8131, 8137 Types 8122, 8123 Third Edition May Contents iv User Guide Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServiceExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersDanger Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away Batteries Plugs and outletsviii User Guide CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationAdditional safety information Lithium battery noticeDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced DangerLaser compliance statement Modem safety informationDanger Power supply statement xii User GuideInformation resources Overviewxiii xiv User Guide Chapter 1. Installing options FeaturesNote Use only the parts provided by Lenovo System informationSystem management features Input/output featuresMemory Internal drivesPower Security featuresPreinstalled software Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model typeSpecifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computerAvailable options Tools requiredInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesLocating the connectors on the front of your computer Note Not all computer models will have the following connectorsLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer 8 User GuideConnector Obtaining device driversDescription Removing the cover Locating components 1 Optical drive 2 Memory modules 3 Power supply4 PCI adapter connector 5 PCI adapter card 6 System board 7 Hard disk drive 8 Internal speaker 9 Diskette driveIdentifying parts on the system board 12 User GuideInstalling memory What to do nextInstalling adapters 14 User GuideDrive specifications Installing internal drivesWhat to do next The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay v If it is the first CD drive or DVD drive, set it as a master device Connecting drives Connecting the first optical driveWhat to do next Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive20 User Guide Identifying security locks Installing security features1 Padlock loop 2 Integrated cable lock Padlock 22 User GuidePassword protection Changing the batteryIntegrated cable lock What to do nextErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS 24 User GuideReplacing the cover and connecting the cables 26 User Guide Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordUsing Security Profile by Device 3. Select Security Profile by DeviceExiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Changing the startup sequence30 User Guide Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM Updating flashing BIOS from your operating systemAppendix A. Updating system programs System programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure b. Click Continue c. Click Downloads and driversCleaning an optical mouse Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball 8. Replace the ball and the retainer ring Basic AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commandsATH ENTER 36 User Guide Extended AT commands Appendix C. Manual modem commandsMNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands 38 User GuideFax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands 40 User GuideTelekom PTT SCR-BE Taximpulssperrfilter-12kHz PTT Art Attention Switzerland UserBakom 93.0291.Z.N 42 User Guide Appendix D. Notices Lenovo United States, Inc 500 Park Offices Drive, HwyResearch Triangle Park, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of LicensingTrademarks Television output notice44 User Guide Index A Page Page Part Number 39J7710 Printed in USA 1P P/N 39J7710