HP Workstation xw8000 hp workstation xw8000 - Getting Started Guide (English) - Page 42
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You Forgot Your Password If you forget the BIOS passwords for the workstation, you must clear them before you can set new passwords. This is not the Windows login password. This password is only used to limit access to the Setup Program menus described in Chapter 1. If you forget the Windows login password for the workstation, see your OS documentation for instructions. Clearing the BIOS User Password If you forgot your User password and remember the Administrator password, you can clear the User password through the Setup Menu. To clear the User password: 1. Start the Setup Program (page 26). 2. Enter the Administrator password when prompted. 3. Select . 4. Enter and confirm a new User password if needed. 5. Press to leave the Security Menu. 6. Select to save your changes. Clearing the BIOS Administrator Password To clear the Administrator password: 1. Turn off the workstation and remove the left side panel (see the hp workstation xw8000 Technical Reference Guide for additional information). 2. Set on the system board switch block to (see the label on the inside of the left side panel for switch location). 3. Replace the workstation cover. 4. Turn on the workstation and press summary page. when prompted to see the 5. When a message appears indicating that the passwords have been cleared, turn off the workstation and remove the cover.