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Server Board S5500BC User’s Guide
Clearing the Password
If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear
jumper into the “clear” position clears both passwords. Before a new password(s) is set,
you must restore the password clear jumper to its original position. The password clear
jumper is located on jumper block J2D1.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis.
3. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, Password Clear Protect, at
pins 1 and 2 to the Password Clear Erase positions, covering pins 2 and 3.
Figure 19. Password Recovery Jumper
4. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system.
5. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
6. Return the Password Clear jumper to the Password Clear Protect position, covering
pins 1 and 2. Reconnect AC power and power up the server.
7. Close the server chassis. The password is cleared and can be reset by going into the
BIOS setup.
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