Compaq SP700 Reference Manual page 49

3-12 Intelligent Manageability
Clearing a Power-on and Setup
Password
To disable the Power-on and Setup Password features, or to clear the Power-on
and Setup Passwords if you forget them and cannot access the workstation
system or Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the workstation. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded
AC outlet and from the power connector on the rear of the workstation.
2. Remove the following components:
3. On SW1, move switch position 6 to the ON position.
Figure 3-1. Locating the default SW1 switch
4. Reassemble the workstation and reconnect the power cord to the electrical
wall outlet and to the power connector on the rear of the workstation.
side access panel
expansion board assembly
SW1
IMPORTANT: Switch 6 has a default setting of OFF. When the switch is OFF,
your system is password-protected. To re-enable password protection, you
MUST return the switch to its default position later in this procedure.
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