Resetting Bios Passwords - Gateway E-9425R User Manual

CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Resetting BIOS passwords

Moving the jumper while the power is on
can damage your server. Always turn off
the server and unplug the power cords
and all other cables before changing the
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Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
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Follow the instructions in
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To reset BIOS passwords, you must either reset and clear all BIOS settings, or
use the Clear Password jumper. To reset all BIOS settings, follow the instructions
in "Resetting the BIOS" on page
To clear the BIOS password(s):
Follow the instructions in
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page 30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
Follow the instructions in
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Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J3-A, then place the jumper
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across pins 2-3.
Caution
jumper.
Follow the instructions in
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Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS password(s)
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is cleared.
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables
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connected to the server.
Follow the instructions in
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Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
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Follow the instructions in
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"Closing the server case" on page
66.
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
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