Before you begin
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, record all configuration
information.
Read “Electrical Safety” on page 3 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”
on page 4.
Read the "Important" box on page 57.
Turn off the computer.
Disconnect all cables attached to the computer, and then remove the
computer cover (see “Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover” on
page 5).
1
If necessary, remove the drive-bracket assembly and riser card.
2
Locate the CMOS-clear jumper on the system board. For more information,
see “Identifying Parts on the System Board” on page 7 or see the label on the
underside of the computer cover which refers to the jumper as the password
jumper.
3
Move the jumper from its normal position pins (1 and 2) to pins 2 and 3. It
might be helpful to use needle-nose pliers to move the jumper, but be careful
not to scrape any system board components or crush the jumper.
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