IBM PC 300GL

power-on password cannot be changed unless the administrator
password is entered.)
7. Select Change Administrator Password and follow the instructions on
the screen.
8. Press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program
menu.
9. Before you exit from the program, select Save Settings from the
Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
10. To exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program, press Esc and
follow the instructions on the screen.
Erasing a lost or forgotten password
Important
If possible, record the configuration information of your computer before
moving the Clear CMOS/Recovery Jumper.
To erase a lost or forgotten password:
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover — desktop model” on
page 55 or “Removing the cover — tower model” on page 56.
4. Refer to the system board cover label inside the computer to locate the
Clear CMOS/Recovery Jumper. See the jumper pin settings also on
this label.
5. 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 damage any system board components or crush the
jumper.
6. Replace the cover.
7. Plug in the power cord.
8. Restart the computer. The computer will enter the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
9. Disable the power-on or administrator password settings or set new
passwords.
10. Save password settings and turn off the computer.
11. Unplug the power cord and remove the cover. See “Removing the
cover — desktop model” on page 55 or “Removing the cover — tower
model” on page 56.
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