What To Do When A Bios Password Is Forgotten; Typical Startup Sequence - Unisys Aquanta CP Series Configuration Manual

Troubleshooting
What to Do When a BIOS Password is
Forgotten
If a BIOS password is forgotten, authorized personnel may use the following procedure
to clear the current password from the BIOS.
1. Turn off the system power.
2. Remove the system unit cover, as described in Section 1 in "Removing and
Replacing the System Unit Cover."
3. Locate Jumper CPS1. For jumper locations, refer to the configuration label on the
bottom of the motherboard.
4. Remove the jumper cap from pins 1-2.
5. Turn on the system.
6. After the BIOS is finished running, shut down the system.
7. Put the jumper cap back on pins 1-2 of jumper CPS1.
8. Replace the system unit cover, as described in Section 1 in "Removing and
Replacing the System Unit Cover."
9. Turn on the system.
You will now be able to open the BIOS setup utility and set a new password.

Typical Startup Sequence

When you turn on your system, it executes a predefined set of activities related to
hardware initialization, confidence testing, and so forth. This set of activities is known
as a startup sequence. Your system must complete each action in the sequence before
you can consider it operational. Here is an overview of the startup sequence.
1. Your system receives power, and lights the Power LED on the front of the system
unit. The power supply fan begins to rotate.
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