Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos) - Lenovo ThinkCentre E50 8291 User Manual

10. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about
lost or forgotten passwords, go to the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Remove the cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 10.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
3. If necessary, see "Installing adapters" on page 17 to remove any adapters that
4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance
5. Move the jumper back to the standard (pins 1 and 2).
6. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See "Replacing the cover and
28
User Guide
9. Turn on the computer and all attached devices.
See Chapter 2, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 31.
"Identifying parts on the system board" on page 11.
impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.
or configure position (pins 2 and 3).
Note: If the system board has only two pins for clearing CMOS, add a jumper
to the two pins.
Note: If the system board has only two pins for clearing CMOS, remove the
jumper from the two pins.
connecting the cables" on page 29.