Gateway 7400, System Manual

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Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Setting the configuration switches
The system board has a configuration switch block related to the BIOS. You
can use specific switches to reset the CMOS settings to the BIOS defaults, or
to erase a misplaced or forgotten password. For the location of the
configuration switch block, see “System board” on page 8.
The Clear Password switch
The Clear Password switch on the system board (SW3) lets you clear the
existing system passwords in case they are misplaced or forgotten, or if the
system administrator is unavailable. For normal operation, SW3 should be set
to the OFF position. To clear the passwords, SW3 should be set to the ON
position.
Once the switch is set to the ON position, passwords will be disabled, allowing
you to go directly to the operating system or to enter the BIOS Setup without
entering a password. To set up a new password, enter the BIOS Setup and enter
the password as you normally would, then turn off the system. Prior to turning
on the system again, open the system, return SW3 back to the OFF position,
then close the system. Make sure you turn off the server and unplug the power
cord before moving the switch.
Caution Moving any of these switches while the power is on can
damage your server. Always turn off the server and unplug
the power cord from the server before changing switch
settings.
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