Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell PowerEdge R830 Owner's Manual

Figure 97. Processor expansion module connectors
Table 38. Processor expansion module connectors and descriptions
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6

Disabling a forgotten password

The software security features of the system 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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the system cover.
3. Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4.
4. Install the system cover.
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, you must 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 password(s) the next time it boots.
5. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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Connector
D3. D7, D11, D4, D8, D12
CPU4
D10, D6, D2, D9, D5, D1
CPU3
C10, C6, C2, C9, C5, C1
C3, C7, C11, C4, C8, C12
Description
Memory module sockets
Processor socket 4
Memory module sockets
Processor socket 3
Memory module sockets
Memory module sockets