Dell PowerEdge R760 Installation and Service Manual - Page 316
System board jumper settings, Disabling a forgotten password
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Table 157. System board jumpers and connectors (continued) Item Connector 40. SL1_CPU2_PA1 41. PWRD_EN and NVRAM_CLR 42. LFT_CP 43. A8, A16, A2, A10, A6, A14, A4, A12 44. CPU 2 45. B8, B16, B2, B10, B6, B14, B4, B12 46. PWR2_B 47. PWR2_A 48. PSU2_SIG 49. IO_RISER4 (CPU2) 50. SL9_CPU2_PA5 51. BAT_SIG Description PCIe connector 1 Jumper Left control panel connector DIMMs for CPU 1 channels H, G, F, E Processor 2 DIMMs for CPU 2 channels H, G, F, E For Riser 4 GPU power For power cable PUCK sideband signal for Riser 4 GPU Riser 4 PCIe connector 9 Battery signal connector System board jumper settings For information about resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see the Disabling a forgotten password section. Table 158. System board jumper settings Jumper Setting PWRD_EN Description The BIOS password feature is enabled. NVRAM_CLR The BIOS password feature is disabled. The BIOS password is now disabled and you are not allowed to set a new password. The BIOS configuration settings are retained at system boot. The BIOS configuration settings are cleared at system boot. CAUTION: You should be cautious when changing the BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for advanced users. Any changes in the setting might prevent your system from starting correctly and may even result in data loss. Disabling a forgotten password The software security features of the system include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables or disables password features and clears any password(s) currently in use. Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 316 Jumpers and connectors