Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos); Replacing The Cover And Connecting The Cables - IBM NetVista User Manual

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about
lost or forgotten passwords, see Access IBM on your desktop.
To erase a forgotten password:
10. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See "Replacing the cover and

Replacing the cover and connecting the cables

After working with options, you need to install any removed parts, replace the
cover, and reconnect cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also,
depending on the option that is installed, you might need to confirm the updated
information in the IBM Setup Utility program.
To replace the cover and connect cables to your computer:
1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools
2. Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the cover.
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1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Remove the cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 17.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
"Identifying parts on the system board" on page 18.
4. If necessary, see "Installing adapters" on page 20 to remove any adapters that
impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.
5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the
maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3).
6. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See "Replacing the cover and
connecting the cables".
7. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the
computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds. The
computer will turn off.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 28.
9. Move the jumper back to the standard (pins 1 and 2).
connecting the cables".
or loose screws are left inside your computer.