Dell PowerEdge M820 (for PE VRTX) - Manual (Page 76)

4. Relocate the jumper plug to disable the password feature.
5. Reinstall the system board.
6. Close the server module.
7. Install the server module in the enclosure.
When the server module is on, the power-on indicator is solid green. Allow the server module to
finish booting.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password removed.
However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must reinstall the password
jumper.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper removed, the system
disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
8. Remove the server module from the enclosure.
9. Open the server module.
10. Remove the system board to gain access to the jumpers.
11. Relocate the jumper plug to enable the password feature.
12. Reinstall the system board.
13. Close the server module.
14. Install the server module in the enclosure.
15. Assign a new system and/or setup password.
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