Clearing The Password; Moving Clear Password Jumper - MAXDATA PLATINUM 500 I M5 System Manual

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. The password clear jumper is located on jumper block
J17.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis. See your chassis documentation for instructions.
3. Move the jumper from pins 5 and 6 to the Clear Password position, covering pins 6 and 7. See
Figure 9.
4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
5. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
6. Return the Password Clear jumper to the original location, covering pins 5 and 6.
7. Close the server chassis.
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Figure 9. Moving Clear Password Jumper
CMOS CLEAR
BMC Control
Force Erase
PASSWORD CLEAR
Protect
Erase
RECOVERY BOOT
Normal Boot
Recovery Boot
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