Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PSWD1) on the system board (see
System Board Components
).
4.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
5.
Turn on the computer to clear the password.
6.
Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
7.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature.
8.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
9.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Locate the 3-pin CMOS reset jumper (CLR_CMOS1) on the system board (see
System Board Components
).
WARNING:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the computer.
WARNING:
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting.
WARNING:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING:
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
