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Chapter 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility

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Resetting BIOS passwords

To reset BIOS passwords, you must either reset and clear all BIOS settings, or

use the Clear Password jumper. To clear all BIOS settings, see “Resetting the

BIOS” on page 116.

To reset BIOS passwords:

1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on

page 36.

2 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables

connected to the server.

3 Remove the top panel. For instructions, see “Opening the server case” on

page 41.

4 Place a jumper across the PASSWORD CLEAR jumper pins of jumper JP4.

5 Turn on the server and let the operating system load, then turn off the

server. The BIOS passwords are cleared.

6 Remove the jumper from the PASSWORD CLEAR jumper pins.

7 Replace all panels.

Warning Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your

server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power

cords and all other cables before changing the jumper.

PASSWOR

CLEAR pin