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Padlock, Password protection, Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)

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Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 37. Installing a padlock Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use. Refer to Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 59 for more information. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 46. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section contains instructions on erasing lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. To erase lost or forgotten passwords: 1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14. 2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 11. 3. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and pin 3). Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware 49

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Padlock
Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot
be removed when a padlock is installed.
Password protection
To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility
program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted
to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use. Refer to Chapter 4,
“Using the Setup Utility,” on page 59 for more information.
What to do next:
v
To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v
To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on
page 46.
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)
This section contains instructions on erasing lost or forgotten passwords, such as a
user password.
To erase lost or forgotten passwords:
1.
Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
2.
Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating
parts on the system board” on page 11.
3.
Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and pin 3).
Figure 37. Installing a padlock
Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware
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