Dell PowerEdge T605 - Manual (Page 203)

Jumpers and Connectors
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Disabling a Forgotten Password
The password jumper on the system board enables the system password
features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 68.
3 Move the
PWRD_EN jumper to the disabled position.
See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper on the system board.
4 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 70.
5 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots
with the password jumper plug in the disabled position. However, before
you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper
plug to the enabled position.
NOTE:
If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper
plug still in the disabled position, the system disables the new password(s) the
next time it boots.
6 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
7 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 68.
8 Move the
PWRD_EN jumper from the disabled position to the enabled
position.
9 Close the system, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn
on the system.
10 Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Using the
System Password" on page 56.