System Board Jumper Settings; Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell EMC PowerEdge FC640 Installation And Service Manual

Item Connector
8 NVRAM_CLR
9. BOSS/IDSDM
10. INT_USB1_3.0
11. A8, A4, A5, A6, A7, A1, A2, A3
12. MEZZ1_FAB_C
13. MEZZ2_FAB_B
14 VFLASH
15 bNDC
16 CPU1
17 CPU2
18 BATTERY

System board jumper settings

For information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see
Table 28. System board jumper settings
Jumper
NVRAM_CLR
PWRD_EN

Disabling a forgotten password

The software security features of the PowerEdge FC640 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.
Prerequisite
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 came with the product.
Steps
1 Turn off the system by using the operating system commands or the CMC.
2 Remove the system from the enclosure to access the jumpers.
3 Move the jumper on the system-board jumper from pins 2 and 3 to pins 1 and 2.
4 Install the system in the enclosure.
Setting
(default)
(default)
Description
System configuration jumper (Retaining or clearing
configuration settings)
IDSDM or BOSS card connector
Internal USB connector
Memory module sockets
Mezzanine card connector
Mezzanine card connector
Micro vFlash card connector
Network Daughter Card (NDC) connector
Processor 1
Processor 2
System battery connector
Disabling a forgotten
Description
The BIOS configuration settings are retained at system boot.
The BIOS configuration settings are cleared at system boot.
The BIOS password feature is enabled.
The BIOS password feature is disabled. iDRAC local access is
unlocked at next AC power cycle. iDRAC password reset is enabled
in F2 iDRAC settings menu.
password.
Jumpers and connectors 105