104 Appendix
Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
Jumper Locations
Clearing Password Settings
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
2
Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see "Jumper Locations" on
page 104), and attach the jumper plug to pins 1 and 2 to clear the password.
NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pin 1.
3
Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 90).
4
Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
5
After the Microsoft
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Windows
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desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see
"Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59).
6
Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
7
Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, then press the power button to
ground the system board.
8
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 60).
9
Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board and attach the jumper to pin 1 to
reenable the password feature.
10
Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 90).
