Lenovo THINKSTATION D10 - Manual (Page 29)

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 ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12.
2. Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and
drives” on page 14.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9.
4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the
maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3).
5. Lower the drive-bay assembly and reconnect any cables that were
disconnected.
6. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See Chapter 4,
“Completing the parts replacement,” on page 39.
7. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the
computer by holding the power switch for approximately 5 seconds. The
computer will turn off.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 3 on page 21.
9. Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pins 1
and 2).
10. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See Chapter 4,
“Completing the parts replacement,” on page 39.
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