Compaq 7RPK11 7000T, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Compaq Presario Internet PC 7000 Series Computers
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES JUMPER AND SWITCH INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS
RESETTING USER
PASSWORDS
POWER-ON SELF
TEST (POST)
CONFIGURATION
DIAGNOSTIC
ERROR CODES
TROUBLESHOOTING
WITHOUT
DIAGNOSTICS
Resetting User Passwords
If the power-on password is unknown, you may enter Setup mode to reset your
passwords. Your Compaq Presario computer provides two simple methods to enter
Setup mode.
If you need to reset all passwords , you may utilize the password reset
jumper inside your computer to boot directly into Maintenance Setup mode,
where you may clear all passwords.
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If you need to change a particular password , you may boot into Setup mode,
then select the password to change.
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To Reset All Passwords:
Complete the preparation for disassembly procedures .
1.
Remove the side access panel .
2.
To disable the password, move the jumper from pins 1-2 (normal) to pins
2-3 (maintenance).
3.
Turn on your computer. Your computer will boot directly into Maintenance
Setup Mode.
4.
Select "Clear All Passwords" from the Maintenance Setup Menu.
5.
You will receive verification that all passwords are cleared.
6.
Move the jumper back from pins 2-3 (maintenance) to pins 1-2 (normal).
7.
Replace the side access panel .
8.
Turn on your computer. All system passwords have now been reset.
9.