Padlock; Password Protection; Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos) - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p 3063 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual

Padlock

Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be
removed when a padlock is installed.
Figure 45. 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.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or forgotten passwords,
such as a user password. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords,
go to the ThinkVantage
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 11.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
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What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, "Completing the parts
replacement," on page 47.
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Productivity Center program.
"Identifying parts on the system board" on page 9.