Jumpers and Connectors 123Disabling a Forgotten PasswordThe system's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which arediscussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program" on page 31. The password jumper enables thesepassword features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of thecomponents inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safetyprecautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electricaloutlet.2 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.3 Lift up the memory module shroud.4 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper.See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper on the system board.5 Close the system.6 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper plugremoved. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must install the jumperplug.NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug still removed, the systemdisables the new password(s) the next time it boots.7 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electricaloutlet.8 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.9 Install the jumper plug on the password jumper.10 Lower the memory module shroud.11 Close the system.12 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.13 Assign a new system and/or setup password.To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Assigning a System Password" onpage 38.
