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Intelligent Manageability
Writer: bj pereira Project: Compaq Professional Workstation SP700 Reference Guide Comments: 320280-001
File Name: D-CH03.DOC Last Saved On: 7/6/98 3:33 PM
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Clearing a Power-on and Setup
Password
To disable the Power-on and Setup Password features, or to clear the Power-on
and Setup Passwords if you forget them and cannot access the workstation
system or Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the workstation. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded
AC outlet and from the power connector on the rear of the workstation.
2. Remove the following components:
❏
side access panel
❏
expansion board assembly
3. On SW1, move switch position 6 to the ON position.
on
6 5 4 3 2 1
SW1
Figure 3-1. Locating the default SW1 switch
IMPORTANT:
Switch 6 has a default setting of OFF. When the switch is OFF,
your system is password-protected. To re-enable password protection, you
MUST return the switch to its
default
position later in this procedure.
4. Reassemble the workstation and reconnect the power cord to the electrical
wall outlet and to the power connector on the rear of the workstation.
