Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell PowerEdge R630 Owner's Manual

Item Connector
42 A12, A8, A4, A7, A11, A3
43 J_FAN1U_1
44 J_CTRL_PNL
45 CPU1
46 J_FP_USB

Disabling a forgotten password

The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password
jumper enables the password features or disables them and clears any passwords 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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
electrical outlet.
2. Open the system.
3. Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4.
4. Close the system.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 2
and 4. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, move the jumper back to
pins 4 and 6.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 2 and 4, the
system disables the new passwords the next time it boots.
5. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached
peripherals.
6. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
electrical outlet.
7. Open the system.
8. Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 2 and 4 to pins 4 and 6.
9. Close the system.
10. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached
peripherals.
11. Assign a new system and/or setup password.
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Control panel connector
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