8. To delete an administrator password, select Delete AdministratorPassword and press Enter.9. Press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup Utility programmenu.10. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu;then press Enter and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from theConfiguration/Setup Utility program.Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords that are not protected byEnhanc ed Security. For information about lost or forgotten passwords that areprotected by Enhanced Security, see “Using Enhanced Security” on page 31.To erase a forgotten password:1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.2. Unplug the power cord.3. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 45.4. Refer to the system board cover label inside the computer to locate theclear CMOS jumper on the system board.5. Set the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to pins 2 and 3.6. Replace the cover and plug in the power cord. See “Replacing the coverand connecting the cables” on page 65.7. Restart the computer, leave it on for about ten seconds, and then turn offthe computer.8. Repeat steps 2 through 4.9. Set the jumper back to the standard position (pins 1 and 2).10. Replace the cover and plug in the power cord. See “Replacing the coverand connecting the cables” on page 65.Using Adapter ROM securityAdapter ROM security prevents unauthorized users from altering the setup ofvital adapters in your computer. You can set Adapter ROM security to on oroff.Using the IBM Embedded Security ChipSome models come with the IBM Embedded Security Chip. The EmbeddedSecurity Chip is a built-in cryptographic technology that can be used to securethe electronic transmission of information. To use the security features on thischip, you must also install security software that is available athttp://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.To enable the IBM Embedded Security Chip, do the following:Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 37
