This topic provides specific information about the system jumpers. It also provides some basic information about jumpers and switches and
describes the connectors on the various boards in the system. Jumpers on the system board help to disable system and setup passwords.
You must knowthe connectors on the system board to install components and cables correctly.
Topics:
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System board jumper settings
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System board connectors
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Disabling a forgotten password
System board jumper settings
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For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the Disabling a forgotten password section.
Table 30. System board jumper settings
Jumper
Setting
NVRAM_CLR
PWRD_EN
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Disabling a forgotten password
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Description
The configuration settings are retained at system boot.
The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot.
The password feature is enabled.
The password feature is disabled.
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