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Chapter 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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Resetting BIOS passwords
To reset BIOS passwords, you must either reset and clear all BIOS settings, or
use the Clear Password jumper. To clear all BIOS settings, see
.
To reset BIOS passwords:
1
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on
2
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables
connected to the server.
3
Remove the top panel. For instructions, see
4
Place a jumper across the PASSWORD CLEAR jumper pins of jumper JP4.
5
Turn on the server and let the operating system load, then turn off the
server. The BIOS passwords are cleared.
6
Remove the jumper from the PASSWORD CLEAR jumper pins.
7
Replace all panels.
Warning
Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your
server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power
cords and all other cables before changing the jumper.
PASSWORD
CLEAR pins
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