IBM INTELLISTATION E PRO 6204, User Manual

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IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User’s Guide
CMOS recovery jumper
The following illustration identifies the CMOS recovery jumper on the system board.
The CMOS recovery jumper can be used to clear CMOS memory in the event you
lose your user password. See “Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing
CMOS)” on page 108 for information on how to use the CMOS jumper.
This jumper is also used to recover from a BIOS failure. See “Recovering from a
POST/BIOS update failure” on page 110.
Installing options in a tower model
This section provides instructions for installing options in a tower model.
Removing the side cover
The following information describes how to remove the side cover.
Note: To remove the side cover, you might find it easier to lay the computer on its
side. If you do, move the stabilizing feet so that they do not break. See
“Moving the stabilizing feet” on page 12.
Do the following to remove the side cover of the computer:
1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 37 and “Safety information”
on page vii.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.
CMOS recovery
jumper (J33)