Clearing Passwords - Intel DZ68DB Product Manual

The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the BIOS
Setup program. Table 15 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program
modes.
Table 15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes
Jumper Setting

Clearing Passwords

This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the
configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or
power adapter).
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 24).
5. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown below.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Mode
Normal (default) (1-2)
Configure (2-3)
Recovery (None)
Description
The BIOS uses the current configuration and
passwords for booting.
After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the
BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this
menu to clear passwords.
The BIOS recovers data in the event of a failed
BIOS update.
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