1.3 How to Disable the Power-on Password
To disable the power-on password, move the J2 jumper on the system board
to the unused position. Refer to the Model 25 SX Hardware Maintenance
Reference for the location of the J2 jumper on the system board.
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- Power-off the system and all external devices.
- Check all cables and power cords.
- Make sure there is no diskette in the drive.
- Power-on all external devices.
- Power-on the system.
- Watch the screen for a POST error code.
DID YOU RECEIVE A POST ERROR CODE?
Yes No
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¦ Go to Step 010.
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IS THE ERROR 162?
Yes No
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¦ If the error is 106XX, go to "Symptom-to-FRU Index" in topic 13.0.
¦ If you suspect any other Ethernet network problem, go to "Testing the
¦ Ethernet Adapter" in topic 11.0.
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¦ If the error is 166XX, go to "Symptom-to-FRU Index" in topic 13.0.
¦ If you suspect any other Token-Ring network problem, go to "Testing
¦ the Token-Ring Adapter" in topic 12.0.
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¦ For any other error, go to Step 010.
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- Insert your advanced diagnostics diskette.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del and check for the following responses:
1. One or two short beeps.
2. IBM logo screen appears.
DID YOU RECEIVE BOTH RESPONSES?
Yes No
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¦ Go to "Symptom-to-FRU Index" in topic 13.0.
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¦ If that does not correct the problem, go to "Undetermined Problem" in
¦ topic 2.0.
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- Press Enter.
HAS THE CONFIGURATION BEEN INTENTIONALLY CHANGED?
Yes No
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¦ Press N, then go to Step 012.
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Press Y to run Automatic Configuration and verify that the error is no
longer present. If you return to this point again, go to Step 007 and
answer No.
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IBM PS/2 Model 25 SX HMR
How to Disable the Power-on Password
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