Bypassing The Bios Passwords - Gateway 920 User Manual

Bypassing the BIOS passwords

The Bypass Password jumper on the system board lets you bypass the BIOS
passwords.
To bypass the BIOS passwords:
1
Follow the instructions in
page 41.
2
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord and all other cables
connected to the server.
3
Remove the side panel. For more information, see
case" on page
Warning
4
Place the jumper across pins 1-2 of jumper J13.
5
Close the case, then reconnect the power cord, monitor, and keyboard. For
more information, see
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
42.
Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your
server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power
cord and all other cables before changing the jumper.
Jumper pins 1-2
"Closing the server case" on page
www.gateway.com
Bypassing the BIOS passwords
"Opening the server
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