Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
3. Locate the 3-pin password connector (PSWD) on the system board (see System Board Components).
4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
5. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password.
6. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature.
7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
3. Locate the 3-pin CMOS connector (CLR_CMOS) on the system board (see System Board Components).