Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell DX6000G Hardware Owner's Manual

Table 6-2. System Board Connectors
Item Connector
16 SATA_A
SATA_B
SATA_C
SATA_D
SATA_E
17 RISER
18 RISER
19 iDRAC6 Express
20 PSWD_EN
NVRM_CLR
NOTE:
For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the
Glossary at support.dell.com/manuals.

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
and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 55. The password jumper enables these
password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in
use.
CAUTION:
cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this
procedure, review the safety 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" on page 80.
3 Move the password jumper to the "disabled" position to clear the password.
See Table 6-1.
See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper on the system board.
4 Close the system.
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Jumpers and Connectors
Description
SATA connector A
SATA connector B
SATA connector C
SATA connector D
SATA connector E
expansion-card riser connector
expansion-card riser connector
iDRAC6 Express card connector
Password enable jumper
NVRAM clear jumper
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
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