Resetting Bios Passwords - Gateway E-9425R User Manual

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Resetting BIOS passwords

To reset BIOS passwords, you must either reset and clear all BIOS settings, or use the Clear
Password jumper. To reset all BIOS settings, follow the instructions in
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To clear the BIOS password(s):
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Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS is reset.
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables connected to
the server.
Follow the instructions in
Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
Follow the instructions in
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Follow the instructions in
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
Follow the instructions in
Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J3-A, then place the jumper across pins 2-3.
Caution
Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your server. Always
turn off the server and unplug the power cords and all other cables before changing
the jumper.
Follow the instructions in
Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS password(s) is cleared.
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables connected to
the server.
Follow the instructions in
Place the jumper back onto pins 1-2.
Follow the instructions in
"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
"Opening the server case" on page
"Closing the server case" on page
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