Gateway E-9520T - Manual (Page 61)

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7 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25 .
8 Remove the jumper from pins 1-2.
9 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 26 .
Resetting BIOS passwords
To reset BIOS passwords, you must either reset and clear all BIOS settings or use the Clear
Password jumper. To reset all BIOS settings, follow the instructions in
“Resetting the BIOS” on
page 54 .
To clear the BIOS password(s):
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24 . Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25 .
3 Install a jumper across pins 1-2 of header J59-A.
4 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 26 .
5 Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server. The BIOS password(s) is cleared.
6 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cords and all other cables connected to the
server.
7 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25 .
8 Remove the jumper from pins 1-2.
9 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 26 .
Caution
Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your server. Always
turn off the server and unplug the power cords and all other cables before changing
the jumper.