Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell PowerEdge 2600 Service Manual

PROCn Microprocessors (2)
RAID_BAT Battery cable for optional integrated RAID controller
RAID_DIMM Memory module for optional integrated RAID controller
RAID_KEY Socket for integrated RAID controller hardware key
SCSI_A, SCSI B SCSI host adapter connectors
PCI_n Expansion card connectors (PCI 1 – PCI 7)
VRM_Pn Microprocessor VRMs (2)
SCSI Backplane Board Connectors
Figure 5-4 shows the location of the connectors on the SCSI backplane board.
Figure 5-4. SCSI Backplane Board Components

Disabling a Forgotten Password

The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which are discussed in detail in
Program." The password jumper enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See
your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover (see "Removing the
3. Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper.
See Figure 5-2 to locate of the password jumper (labeled "PASSWD") on the system board.
4. Replace the cover (see "Removing the
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: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug 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. Remove the cover (see "Removing the
8. Install the jumper plug on the password jumper.
9. Replace the cover (see "Removing the
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