Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell POWEREDGE R515 Hardware User Manual

Table 6-2. System Board Connectors
Item Connector
18 SATA_A
SATA_B
SATA_C
SATA_D
SATA_E
19 RISER
20 RISER
21 iDRAC6 Express

Disabling a Forgotten Password

The system's software security features include a system password and a setup
password, which are discussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program
and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57. The password jumper enables these
password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in
use.
CAUTION:
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 came with the
product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83.
3 Move the password jumper to the "disabled" position to clear the password.
See Table 6-1.
See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper on the system board.
4 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 85.
184
Jumpers and Connectors
Description
SATA connector A
SATA connector B
SATA connector C
SATA connector D
SATA connector E
Expansion-card riser connector
Expansion-card riser connector
iDRAC6 Express card connector
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
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