4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5. Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Identifier
Status
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
About this task
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE:
If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when prompted. If you delete
the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboot.
Identifier
Status
Clearing CMOS settings
About this task
CAUTION:
Clearing CMOS settings will reset the BIOS settings on your computer.
Steps
1. Remove the
left-side
cover.
2. Remove the
graphics
card.
3. Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins (PSWD) and connect it to the CMOS jumper-pins.
4. Wait for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper plug to its original location.
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System setup
GUID-3D32F643-EE78-4538-9D89-34BDFB68E9F1
Released
GUID-362C305C-3F9F-4346-B5CF-6B2C25268D44
Released