Gateway EC14D, Service Manual

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Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
This section provides you with the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for
the computer. There is one Hardware Open Gap on the mainboard for clearing password check, and one
Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.
Clearing Password Check
Hardware Open Gap Description is as follows:
The CLRP2 jumper is located on the mainboard close to the DIMM module.
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
If users set a BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for security reasons, BIOS will
ask for the password during system POST or when the system enters the BIOS Setup menu. If it is necessary
to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by using the following
steps:
1. Power Off the system. Remove the AC, Battery and HDD from the machine.
Item Description
CLRP2 Clear CMOS Jumper