Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell PowerEdge M630 Owner's Manual

Item Connector
PWRD_EN, NVRAM_CLR System configuration jumpers
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14 B1, B5, B9, B2, B6, B10
15 USB2
16 USB1
17 TPM
18 J_BP

Disabling a forgotten password

The software security features of server module include a system password and a setup password. The
password jumper enables these password features or disables them, and clears any password(s) currently
in use.
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Steps
1. Turn off the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC.
2. Remove the server module from the enclosure to access the jumpers.
3. Move the jumper on the system-board jumper from pins 2 and 3 to pins 1 and 2.
4. Install the server module in the enclosure.
5. Turn on the server module.
When the server module is on, the power-on indicator is solid green. Allow the server module to
finish booting.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper on
pins 1 and 2. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must reinstall the
password jumper back to pins 2 and 3.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 1 and 2, the
system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
6. Turn off the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC.
7. Remove the server module from the enclosure to access the jumpers.
8. Move the jumper on the system-board jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3.
9. Install the server module in the enclosure.
10. Turn on the server module.
11. Assign a new system and/or setup password.
Related Links
Removing a server module
Description
NOTE: Access requires removal of system board.
Memory module sockets (processor 2)
USB connector
USB connector
TPM connector
Hard-drive backplane connector
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