IBM 689912U Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 32

From the Reference Diskette (Type 6876/6886) To start the system programs from the Reference Diskette, do the following: 1. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove all media from the drives. 3. Insert the Reference Diskette into the primary diskette drive. 4. Power-on the computer. After a few seconds, the IBM logo appears on the screen; then a second IBM logo screen appears, followed by the system programs main menu. Power-on Password To service Type 62XX, 65XX, and 68XX computers with an active and unknown power-on password, power-off the computer and do the following: Note On some models, this procedure will also remove the administrator password. See "Passwords" on page 190 for more information. 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the top cover. 2. Refer to "System Board Layouts" on page 322 and locate the system board type you are servicing. Depending on the system board, the password is reset by a jumper or switch setting. 3. Move the password jumper to connect the center pin and the pin on the opposite end of the connector; or, short then open the password jumper; or, change the switch setting as appropriate. See "System Board Layouts" on page 322. 4. Power-on the computer. The system senses the change in the position and erases the password. It is necessary to move the jumper back to the previous position and to reset the switch setting. 5. Remind the user to enter a new password when service is complete. System Programs Main Menu (Type 6876/6886) The following tables contain a listing of the System Programs Main Menu items followed by a description of the item. 22 IBM PC 300/700, IntelliStation Series HMM