Resetting the CMOS NVRAM
To reset the CMOS NVRAM:
Power down the your system. Remove the left side panel as described in Chapter 4 of this
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User's Guide.
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Move the CMOS Clear jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. Refer to "Configuring System Board
Jumpers" to see the location of this jumper.
Power on the system. Wait for POST to complete and for the messages "Invalid NVRAM
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setting" and "Press F2 to enter Setup" to appear. This automatically reprograms CMOS and
RTC to their default settings.
Power off the system.
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Move the CMOS Clear jumper back to pins 1-2.
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Replace the left side panel and power on the system.
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Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check the configuration of your system.
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Clearing and Changing the Passwords
To clear and change the passwords:
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Power down the your system. Remove the left side panel as described in Chapter 4 of this
User's Guide.
Move the Password Clear jumper from pins 5-6 to pins 6-7. Refer to "Configuring System
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Board Jumpers" to see the location of this jumper.
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Power on the system and wait for POST to complete. This automatically clears the old
password.
Power off the system.
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Move the Password Clear jumper back to pins 5-6.
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Replace the panel and power on the system.
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To specify a new password run the BIOS Setup Utility as described earlier in this chapter.
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