Lenovo 3000 J Series - Manual (Page 54)

9. Turn on the computer and all attached devices.
10. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords.
See Chapter 5, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 47.
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)
This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about
lost or forgotten passwords, go to the Lenovo Care sm program.
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 20.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 21.
3. If necessary, see “Installing adapters” on page 25 to remove any adapters that
impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.
4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance
or configure position (pins 2 and 3).
Note: If the system board has only two pins for clearing the CMOS, add a
jumper to the two pins.
5. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord.
6. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately ten seconds. Turn off the
computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. The
computer will turn off.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
8. Move the jumper back to the standard (pins 1 and 2).
Note: If the system board has only two pins for clearing the CMOS, remove
the jumper from the two pins.
9. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover and
connecting the cables” on page 37.
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