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Disabling or Clearing the Power-On and Setup Passwords, Reconnect the external equipment.

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5.1.3 Disabling or Clearing the Power-On and Setup Passwords 1. Turn off the computer and any external devices, and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and any other external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the access panel. 4. Locate the header and jumper labeled E49. 5. Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2. Place the jumper over pin 2 only, in order to avoid losing it. 6. Replace the access panel. 7. Reconnect the external equipment. 8. Plug in the computer and turn on power. Allow the operating system to start. This clears the current passwords and disables the password features. 9. To re-enable the password features, repeat steps 1-4, then replace the jumper on pins 1 and 2. 10. Repeat steps 6-8, then establish new passwords. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10 Setup) instructions to establish new passwords. Compaq Deskpro EN Series of Personal Computers 5-3

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Compaq Deskpro EN Series of Personal Computers
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5.1.3
Disabling or Clearing the Power-On and Setup Passwords
1.
Turn off the computer and any external devices, and disconnect the power cord from
the power outlet.
2.
Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and any other external devices connected to the
computer.
3.
Remove the access panel.
4.
Locate the header and jumper labeled E49.
5.
Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2. Place the jumper over pin 2 only, in order to
avoid losing it.
6.
Replace the access panel.
7.
Reconnect the external equipment.
8.
Plug in the computer and turn on power. Allow the operating system to start. This clears
the current passwords and disables the password features.
9.
To re-enable the password features, repeat steps 1-4, then replace the jumper on pins 1
and 2.
10.
Repeat steps 6-8, then establish new passwords.
Refer to the Computer Setup (F10 Setup) instructions to establish new passwords.