Deleting A Power-On Password; Clearing A Power-On Password - Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series Reference Manual

Deleting a Power-On Password

Clearing a Power-On Password

2-6 Protecting Information on Your Computer
To delete the password, when you no longer wish to use a
power-on password, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the key icon (
password followed by a slash (/) or alternate delimiter
character as shown:
current password/
This deletes the password until you establish a new one through
Security Management.
If you forget your password, you cannot access the computer.
However, you can clear the password by turning off the com-
puter, removing the computer cover, and moving the plug on
the E6 jumper from pins 5-6 to pins 6-7. When you move this
jumper and restart the computer, your password is erased. You
will then be able to access your system. For more information,
refer to Appendix E, "System Board Jumpers."
Locating the E6 Jumper on the System Board
To set a new password, move the E6 jumper back to pins 5-6,
restart the computer, and reestablish your password through
Security Management.
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