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XE210 User’s Guide
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Clearing the Password
If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear
jumper into the "clear" position clears both passwords. The password clear jumper must
be restored to its original position before a new password(s) can be set.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis.
3. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, Password Clear Protect, at
pins 1 and 2 to the Password Clear Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3.
Figure 58. Clear Password Jumper
4. Wait five seconds.
5. Return the Password Clear jumper to the Password Clear Protect position, covering
pins 1 and 2.
6. Close the server chassis.
7. Reconnect the AC power and power up the server.
8. The password is now cleared and can be reset by going into BIOS setup.
TP02080
3
2
Password
Reset
J1D2
J1D3
3
2
Clear
CMOS
BMC Force
Update Mode
3
2
J1D1
Disable
Enable
