Disabling A Forgotten Password - Dell PowerEdge T610 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
and UEFI Boot Manager." 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."
3 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer."
4 Remove the integrated storage controller card. See "Removing an
Integrated Storage Controller Card."
5 Remove the expansion card stabilizer bracket:
Pull the blue release lever, and slide the expansion card stabilizer bracket
up and out of the chassis. See Figure 3-27.
6 Move the PWRD_EN jumper plug to the disabled position (pins 4 and 6).
See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper (labeled "PWRD_EN") on
the system board.
7 Install the expansion-card stabilizer bracket:
Fit the slots on the bracket over the metal guides in the chassis, and slide
the bracket downwards until the release latch locks into place. See
Figure 3-27.
8 Install the integrated storage controller card. See "Installing an Integrated
Storage Controller Card."
9 Install the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer."
10 Close the system. See "Closing the System."
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Jumpers and Connectors
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You