Padlock
Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot
be removed when a padlock is installed.
Password protection
To deter unauthorized use of your computer,you can use the Setup Utility
program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted
to type the password. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is
typed in. Refer to Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility program,” on page 51 for
more information.
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)
This section provides instructions on how to erase a lost or forgotten password,
such as a user password.
To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating
parts on the system board” on page 11.
4. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might prevent your access
to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper.
5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3).
Figure 34. Installing a padlock
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