Padlock; Password Protection; Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos) - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58 9960 User Manual

Padlock

Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be
removed when a padlock is installed.
Figure 40. Installing a padlock

Password protection

To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility
program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted
to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use. Refer to Chapter 4,
"Using the Setup Utility," on page 57 for more information.
What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on
page 44.

Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)

This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or forgotten passwords,
such as a user password.
To erase lost or forgotten passwords:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See "Locating
parts on the system board" on page 11.
3. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
maintenance or configure position (pin 2 and pin 3).
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