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Configuring Your System 3-27
Resetting the CMOS NVRAM
To reset the CMOS NVRAM:
1.
Power down the your system. Remove the left side panel as
described in Chapter 4 of this User’s Guide.
2.
Move the CMOS Clear jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. Refer to
“Configuring System Board Jumpers” to see the location of this
jumper.
3. Power on the system. Wait for POST to complete and for the
messages “Invalid NVRAM setting” and “Press F2 to enter Setup” to
appear. This automatically reprograms CMOS and RTC to their
default settings.
4.
Power off the system.
5.
Move the CMOS Clear jumper back to pins 1-2.
6. Replace the left side panel and power on the system.
7. Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check the configuration of your
system.
Clearing and Changing the Passwords
To clear and change the passwords:
1. Power down the your system. Remove the left side panel as
described in Chapter 4 of this User’s Guide.
2.
Move the Password Clear jumper from pins 5-6 to pins 6-7. Refer to
“Configuring System Board Jumpers” to see the location of this
jumper.
3. Power on the system and wait for POST to complete. This
automatically clears the old password.
4.
Power off the system.
5.
Move the Password Clear jumper back to pins 5-6.
6. Replace the panel and power on the system.
8.
To specify a new password run the BIOS Setup Utility as described
earlier in this chapter.