IBM Netfinity 3000, User Handbook Manual

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Erasing lost or forgotten passwords
The jumper is located on the system board with the label Clear
CMOS Request. To locate this jumper, see “System Board
Illustration” on page 253, or refer to the label inside the server.
Before you begin:
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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, record all
configuration information.
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Read “Electrical safety” on page 70 and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 71.
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Turn off the server, but do not disconnect the cables.
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Remove the server cover (see “Disconnecting cables and
removing the side cover” on page 74).
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Place the server on its side.
1. Locate the Clear CMOS Request jumper on the system board (see
“System Board Illustration” on page 253).
You might have to remove adapters to gain access to the
jumper. See “Installing or removing ISA and PCI adapters” on
page 82.
2. Move the jumper from its normal position (pins 1 and 2) to pins
2 and 3. It might be helpful to use needlenose pliers to move
the jumper, but be careful not to scrape any system board
components or to crush the jumper.
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
3. Turn the server back on for approximately 10 seconds.
Chapter 7. Server records and specifications
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