Disabling a forgotten password – Dell PowerEdge 500SC User Manual
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Disabling a Forgotten Password
The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which are discussed in "Using the System Setup Program," in the
User's Guide. A password jumper on the system board enables these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
To disable a forgotten system password or setup password, perform the following steps.
1.
Remove the system cover.
2.
for the location of the password jumper (labeled "PASSWORD") on the system board.
3.
Remove the jumper plug from the PASSWORD jumper.
4.
Replace the system cover, and then reconnect the system to an electrical outlet and turn it on.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the PASSWORD jumper plug removed. However, before you assign a new
system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper plug.
5.
Repeat step 1.
6.
Install the jumper plug on the PASSWORD jumper.
7.
Replace the system cover, and then reconnect the system and peripherals to their electrical outlets and turn them on.
8.
Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new system password using the System Setup program, see "Assigning a System Password" in the User's Guide.
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Jumper
Setting
Description
PASSWORD
(default)
The password feature is enabled.
The password feature is disabled.
NVRAM
(default)
The configuration settings are retained at system boot.
The configuration settings are cleared at next system boot. (If the configuration settings become corrupted to the point where the
system will not boot, install the jumper plug and boot the system. Remove the jumper before restoring the configuration
information.)
jumpered
unjumpered
NOTE:
For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see "
Abbreviations and Acronyms
."
CAUTION:
See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your System Information document.
NOTE:
If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug still removed, the system disables the new password(s) the next
time it boots.