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To change the admin password:
1. In the Security menu screen, select the Admin Password field, and then press Enter.
2. Type the original password in the password box.
3. Type a new password, and then press Enter.
4. Retype the new password to verify the first entry, and then press Enter again.
5. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.
To remove the admin password:
1. In the Security menu screen, select the Admin Password field, and then press Enter.
2. Type the original password then press Enter.
3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields.
4. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.
The Admin Password Is field value is set to Clear.
To reset the admin password:
If you forget the admin password, use switch 8 of the system configuration switch (PCHSW1) to reset
it. See
page 103 for the location of this switch.
1. Perform the pre-installation procedure.
2. Locate the PCHSW1 switch on the system board.
If necessary, remove any assemblies or cables that prevent access to the PCHSW1 switch.
3. Flip switch 8 to the On position for about 3 seconds.
4. Flip switch 8 back to the default Off position.
5. Perform the post-installation procedure.
6. During POST, press F10 to access the Setup Utility.
7. Press F9 to load the system default values.
8. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.
