Clearing Or Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords - Intel DQ35JO - Desktop Board Executive Series Motherboard Product Manual

6. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to
boot.
7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu.
8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a
pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and
press <Enter>. Setup displays the maintenance menu again.
9. Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.
10. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power
source.
11. Remove the computer cover.
12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below.
13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer.
NOTE
This method of clearing passwords will not clear User or Master hard disk drive
passwords (see "Clearing or Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords" below).

Clearing or Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords

This section describes how to clear or change User and Master hard disk drive
passwords. The procedures for clearing the passwords are as follows:
• User Hard Disk Drive Passwords:
If a valid User hard disk drive password has been entered and the user wishes to
change or delete the password, the user must first enter the existing User hard
disk drive password in BIOS Setup for security confirmation.
To delete an existing User hard disk drive password, the user can enter a blank
password for the new password.
• Master Hard Disk Drive Passwords:
If a valid Master hard disk drive password has been entered and the user wishes to
change or delete the password, the user must first enter the existing Master hard
disk drive password in BIOS Setup for security confirmation.
To delete an existing Master hard disk drive password, the user can enter a blank
password for the new password.
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