Clearing The Passwords - Intel AL440LX Product Manual

Configuring the Motherboard
13. On the header (J8B2), move the jumper back to pins 1-2 to restore normal operation as shown
below.
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1
J8B2
OM06240A
14. Replace the cover and turn on the computer.
15. Verify the processor speed in the startup information the BIOS displays.

Clearing the Passwords

This procedure assumes that the motherboard is installed in the computer and the configuration
header (J8B2) has the jumper set on pins 1-2 for normal mode.
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 11).
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Locate the configuration header (Figure 14; J8B2 on the motherboard).
5. On the header (J8B2), move the jumper to pins 2-3 as shown below to set configure mode.
1 3
J8B2
OM06240B
6. Replace the cover, 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.
11. Remove the computer cover.
12. On the header (J8B2), move the jumper back to pins 1-2 to restore normal operation as shown
below.
1 3
J8B2
OM06240A
13. Replace the cover and turn on the computer.
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