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Erasing Forgotten Passwords Notes: 1. The RAIDport connector is not used. 2. The configuration switches (1-8) are also known as rocker switches. Their settings are specified later in this chapter. 3. An illustration of the system board and additional information are provided on a label inside the server. Using the Clear CMOS Request Jumper to Erase Forgotten Passwords Note: To set, change, or delete a password, see "System Security" on page 32. Your server uses complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory on the system board for storing configuration and setup information. CMOS memory maintains information about: Date and time Security features Power-management devices Storage devices Keyboard and mouse ISA legacy configuration information Plug and Play configuration information Port assignments I/O addresses and interrupts Other selectable features Within the security features are the settings for the power-on and administrator passwords. If you need to erase a lost or forgotten administrator password, you must erase all configuration and setup information by moving the jumper designated for CMOS memory. Attention: 1. If enhanced security is enabled, and you forget or lose the administrator password, you must replace the system board in your server to regain access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program. For more information, see "Using the Enhanced Security Features" on page 36. 204 Netfinity 3500 User's Handbook