IBM INTELLISTATION E PRO 6204, User Manual

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Chapter 6. Solving problems
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5. Locate the clear CMOS/recovery jumper on the system board, removing any
adapters that impede access to the jumper. See “System board” on page 39 or
“System and PCI extender boards” on page 55 for the location of the jumper.
Note: The following illustration shows the IntelliStation E Pro system board with
the PCI extender card. The desktop model does not have this extender
card, but it is otherwise identical to the illustration.
6. Move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to the maintenance, or configure position (pins
2 and 3).
7. Replace any adapters that were removed and replace the cover. For the desktop
model, see “Replacing the cover” on page 53. For the tower model, see
“Replacing the cover” on page 73
Note: You can now startup the computer one time without having to use the
power-on password and start the IBM Setup Utility program. At this time,
you can either delete the old password or set a new user password. If you
do not use the IBM Setup Utility program to change or delete the
password, the next time you start the computer, the original user password
will be reinstated.
8. Connect the computer to a power source, keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
9. Turn on the computer. The IBM Setup Utility is displayed.
10. Follow the instructions to erase the existing password or create a new password.
11. Select Save and exit the Setup Utility and press Enter.
Note: You must remove the cover again to replace the jumper to the normal setting.
CMOS recover
jumper (J33)