Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell POWEREDGE EMU01 Hardware Owner's Manual

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" on page 31. The password jumper enables these
password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.
3 Lift up the memory module shroud.
4 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper.
See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper on the system board.
5 Close the system.
6 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper plug
removed. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper
plug.
NOTE:
If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug still removed, the system
disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
7 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
8 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.
9 Install the jumper plug on the password jumper.
10 Lower the memory module shroud.
11 Close the system.
12 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.
13 Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Assigning a System Password" on
page 38.
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