Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos) - IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6224 User Manual

10. Turn on the computer and the monitor.
11. After the update session is completed, the computer will turn off.
12. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive.
13. Disconnect all power cords; then, remove the computer cover.
14. Return the boot block recovery jumper to pins 1 and 2.
15. Replace the computer cover; then, reconnect all external cables and power
16. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. More information about lost or
forgotten passwords is available in Access IBM.
Complete the following steps to set the CMOS recovery jumper and erase a
forgotten password:
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Clear CMOS jumper (JP1)
6. Remove the boot block recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2.
7. Replace any adapters that were removed; then, replace the support bracket
and replace the cover.
8. Connect the computer to a power source, keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
9. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) CD into the CD-ROM drive.
cords and turn on the peripheral devices.
1. Review the safety information beginning on page vii and "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 33.
Boot block recovery jumper (JP2)