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Erasing a lost or forgotten password
Complete the following steps to set the password check jumper (JP1) and erase a
forgotten password:
1. Review the “Safety information” on page 129.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
3. Unplug the power cord.
4. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover of the 6216” on page 45 or
“Removing the cover of the 6226” on page 60).
5. Locate the password check jumper (JP1) on the system board, removing any
adapters that impede access to the jumper.
Password
check
(JP1)
jumper
6. Move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3.
7. Replace any adapters that were removed and replace the cover (see
“Replacing the cover of the 6216” on page 55 or “Replacing the cover of the
6226” on page 72).
Note: You can now start the computer one time without having to use the user
password and start the Configuration/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 Configuration/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 Configuration/Setup Utility program starts.
10. Follow the instructions to erase the existing password or create a new
password.
11. Select Save Settings and press Enter.
Updating BIOS code
Complete the following steps to update the BIOS code on the computer:
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