Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell POWERVAULT NX200 Hardware Owner's Manual

Disabling a Forgotten Password

The system's software security features include a system password and a setup
password, which are discussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program."
The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and
clears any password(s) currently in use.
CAUTION:
instructions that came with the system.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System."
3 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper.
See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper (labeled "PWRD_EN") on
the system board.
4 Close the system.
5 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn
on the system.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots
with the password jumper plug removed. However, before you assign a new
system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper plug.
NOTE:
still removed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
6 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
7 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System."
8 Install the jumper plug on the password jumper.
9 Lower the memory module shroud.
10 Close the system.
11 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn
on the system.
12 Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Assigning
a System Password."
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Jumpers and Connectors
See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety
If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug