System Board Jumper Settings; Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell PowerEdge HS5620 Installation And Service Manual

Table 91. System board jumpers and connectors (continued)
Item
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.

System board jumper settings

For information about resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the
Table 92. System board jumper settings
Jumper
PWRD_EN
NVRAM_CLR
CAUTION: You should be cautious when changing the BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for
advanced users. Any changes in the setting might prevent your system from starting correctly and may even
result in data loss.

Disabling a forgotten password

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 password(s) currently in use.
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Steps
1. Power off the system and all attached peripherals. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the
peripherals.
170 Jumpers and connectors
Connector
PIB_SIG2
INTRUSION
SYS_PWR1
SL10_CPU2_PA5
B6, B2, B8, B4
SL9_CPU2_PB5
CMOS battery
SIG_PWR_0
x16 CPU2
Setting
Description
Power Interposer Board signal cable
connector 2
Intrusion switch cable connector
System board power connector 1
PCIe cable connector (Processor 2)
DIMMs for processor 2 Channels E, F, G,
H
PCIe cable connector (Processor 2)
CMOS system battery
Power connector for cable risers
PCIe Slot 6 (Processor 2)
Disabling a forgotten 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.
section.