6. Replace the jumper.
7. Replace the rear cover.
8. Reconnect the external equipment.
9. Plug in the computer and turn on power. Allow the operating system to start. This clears the current
passwords and disables the password features.
10. Establish the new passwords in Computer Setup. See
Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 71 for
information.
Changing a Setup or Power-On password
To change the power-on or setup password, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
To change the Setup password, go to step 2.
To change the Power-on password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer turns on:
Press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed.
Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter
character, your new password, another slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, and your new
password again as shown:
current password/new password/new password
NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the characters do not appear on the screen.
4. Press Enter.
The new password will take effect the next time the computer is restarted.
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