System Board Jumper Settings; Disable System And Software Password Features - Dell VxRail VP-760 Manual

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System board jumper settings

For information about resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the
features section.
Jumper
PWRD_EN
NVRAM_CLR
CAUTION: Use caution when changing the BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for advanced users.
Changes to the settings could prevent your system from starting correctly and could result in data loss.

Disable system and software password features

The software security features of the system include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables or
disables password features and clears any existing passwords.
Only certified service technicians can perform many of the repairs. You should perform only troubleshooting and simple repairs
as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
CAUTION: The warranty does not cover damage due to servicing that Dell has not authorized. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Power off the system and all the peripherals that are attached.
2. Disconnect the system power cable from the electrical outlet.
3. Disconnect all the peripherals that are attached to the system.
4. Remove the system cover.
5. Move the jumper on the system board from pins 2 and 4, to pins 4 and 6.
NOTE: The existing passwords are not erased until the system boots with the jumper on pins 4 and 6.
6. After moving the jumpers, replace the system cover.
7. Reconnect the peripherals, and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
8. Power on the system.
9. Power the system off.
10. Disconnect the system power cable from the electrical outlet.
Connector
B8, B16, B2, B10, B6, B14, B4, B12
PWR2_B
PWR2_A
PSU2_SIG
IO_RISER4 (CPU2)
SL9_CPU2_PA5
BAT_SIG
Setting
Description
DIMMs for CPU 2 channels H, G, F, E
For Riser 4 GPU power
For power cable
PUCK sideband signal for Riser 4 GPU
Riser 4
PCIe connector 9
Battery signal connector
Disable system and software password
Description
The BIOS password feature is enabled.
The BIOS password feature is disabled. The BIOS password is
now disabled, and you are not allowed to set a new password.
The BIOS configuration settings are retained at system boot.
The BIOS configuration settings are cleared at system boot.
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