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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.