Intel S3420GPLX User Guide - Page 38

Clearing the Password If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear jumper into the "clear" position clears both passwords. Before a new password(s) is set, you must restore the password clear jumper to its original position. 1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Open the server chassis. 3. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, Password Clear Protect, at pins 1 and 2 to the Password Clear Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram. Password Clear 2 J1F2 3 Default Password Clear AF003181 Figure 7. Password Recovery Jumper 4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system. 5. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 6. Return the Password Clear jumper to the Password Clear Protect position, covering pins 1 and 2. 7. Reconnect the AC power and power up the server. 8. Close the server chassis. The password is cleared and can be reset by going into the BIOS setup. Clearing the CMOS If you cannot access the BIOS setup screens, you must use the CMOS Clear jumper to reset the configuration RAM. 1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Open the server chassis. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 36 Intel® Server Board S3420GP User Guide