Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords
Note:
To set a new password after completing this procedure, see “Setting
Passwords” on page 83.
Your computer uses complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory on the
system board for storing configuration and setup information. CMOS memory
maintains information about:
Date and time
Security features
Power-management devices
Storage devices
Keyboard and mouse
ISA legacy configuration information
Plug and Play configuration information
Port assignments
I/O addresses and interrupts
Other selectable features
Within the security features are the settings for the power-on and administrator
passwords. If you need to erase a lost or forgotten password, you must move a
jumper to clear CMOS memory.
Important
Clearing CMOS memory sets the configuration of your computer to the default
settings. Because you need to reconfigure the computer after clearing CMOS
memory, if possible, record the configuration information of your computer
before moving the Clear CMOS jumper.
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