IBM 847651U Handbook - Page 289

Erasing lost or forgotten passwords The jumper is located on the system board with the label Clear CMOS Request. To locate this jumper, see "System Board Illustration" on page 253, or refer to the label inside the server. Before you begin: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, record all configuration information. Read "Electrical safety" on page 70 and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 71. Turn off the server, but do not disconnect the cables. Remove the server cover (see "Disconnecting cables and removing the side cover" on page 74). Place the server on its side. 1. Locate the Clear CMOS Request jumper on the system board (see "System Board Illustration" on page 253). You might have to remove adapters to gain access to the jumper. See "Installing or removing ISA and PCI adapters" on page 82. 2. Move the jumper from its normal position (pins 1 and 2) to pins 2 and 3. It might be helpful to use needlenose pliers to move the jumper, but be careful not to scrape any system board components or to crush the jumper. 1 2 3 21 3 1 2 3 3. Turn the server back on for approximately 10 seconds. Chapter 7. Server records and specifications 255