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IBM-AUSTRIA - PC-HW-Support 30 Aug 1999 |
Bypassing an Unknown Power-on Password (Server 330)
Bypassing an Unknown Power-on Password
When a power-on password is set, the POST does not complete until the
password is entered. If the power-on password is forgotten, you can regain access to the
server in either of the following ways:
- Enter the administrator password at the power-on prompt. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility programs
and change the power-on password. See 'Using the Power-on Password Menu'.
- Change the position of the power-on password jumper. When you restart the server, POST proceeds without prompting for
the password for this startup only. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility programs and set a new power-on password.
- Power-Off the System and disconnect the power cord.
- Remove the Server Cover
- Locate the power-on password jumper (J12). If necessary, see
'System Board'.
- Change the jumper's position.
- Lift the jumper straight off the pin block.
- Align the holes in the bottom of the jumper with the center pin and the pin that was not covered previously.
- Slide the jumper over these pins. POST will bypass the power-on password the next time the server is powered-on.
NOTE: Do not replace the jumper in it's original position.
- Replace the server cover and reconnect all external cables and power cords.
- Use the Configuration/Setup Utility programs to set a new power-on password.
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