Recovering From A Post/Bios Update Failure - IBM IntelliStation E Pro Type 6216 User Manual

5. Locate the password check jumper (JP1) on the system board, removing any
6. Move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3.
7. Replace any adapters that were removed and replace the cover. See "Replacing
8. Connect the computer to a power source, keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
9. Turn on the computer. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts.
10. Follow the instructions to erase the existing password or create a new password.
11. Select Save Settings and press Enter.

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure

If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash
update), your computer might not restart correctly. If this happens, complete the
following steps:
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets and remove the computer cover.
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adapters that impede access to the jumper.
the cover:" on page 46.
Note: You can now start the computer one time without having to use the user
password and start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. At this time,
you can either delete the old password or set a new user password. If you
do not use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to change or delete the
password, the next time you start the computer, the original user password
will be reinstated.
See "Removing the cover:" on page 35 and "Removing the frame-support
bracket:" on page 35.
Password
check
jumper
(JP1)