Resetting lost passwords – HP Netserver E Server series User Manual
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Chapter 10
Troubleshooting
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6. Replace the cover.
7. Turn on power to the NetServer and the following message displays:
Incorrect System Configuration
8. Press [F2] to run the Setup Utility when
<F2=Setup>
appears.
9. Make any configuration changes required.
10. Choose the Exit option and save the changes to save the configuration and
exit the Setup Utility.
Clear CMOS
Clear Password
Op
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n
Shaded rectangle
represents the position
of switch.
Open = Off Closed = On
Not Used (Default = Off)
Not Used (Default = Off)
Bottom of Chassis
10-1. Configuration Switch Positions
Resetting Lost Passwords
If you have forgotten the User or Administrator password, you can reset each one.
The User password can be reset if you know the Administrator password, but the
Administrator password can only be reset by a switch on the system board.
User Password
If you have forgotten the User password, but the Administrator password is
known, perform the following steps:
1. Restart the NetServer.
2. During the boot process, press [F2] to start the Setup program.
3. Enter the Administrator password and then access the Security menu of the
Setup Utility.
4. Scroll to the "User Password is" field and press Enter.