Clearing The Cmos; Clearing The Password; Cmos Clear Jumper; Password Clear Jumper - MAXDATA PLATINUM 500 I M6 System Manual

Clearing the CMOS

If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to be used
to reset the configuration RAM.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server.
3. Move the jumper (J1J1) from the normal operation position, CMOS Clear by BMC, at pins
1 and 2 to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the
following diagram.
CMOS PASSWORD
CLR CLR
Default
2 2
CLEAR
CMOS
3 3
J1J1 J1J2
4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
5. When the system begins beeping, power it down and disconnect the AC power.
6. Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear by BMC location, covering pins 1 and 2.
7. Close the server chassis.
8. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system.

Clearing the Password

If the user or administrator password is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear jumper into the
"clear" position clears both passwords. The password clear jumper must be restored to its original
position before a new password can be set.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis.
3. Move the jumper (J1J2) from the normal operation position, Password Clear Protect, at pins 1
and 2 to the Password Clear Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following
diagram.
CMOS PASSWORD
CLR CLR
Default
2 2
CLEAR
CMOS
3 3
J1J1 J1J2
22 22
Default
CLEAR
PASSWORD
Figure 13. CMOS Clear Jumper
Default
CLEAR
PASSWORD
Figure 14. Password Clear Jumper
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