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Service Hints & Tips |
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Aptiva - 2161 Power-on password, CMOS reset
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Power-On Password, CMOS Reset
A power-on password denies access to the system by an unauthorized user when the system is powered on. When a power-on password is active, the password prompt appears on the screen each time the system is powered on. The system unit starts after the proper password is entered.
1. Power-off the system unit.
2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
Attention: Do not attempt these steps with the power cord plugged into the electrical outlet. The power supply maintains + 5 V dc of auxiliary power when the power switch is powered off. System damage might result if the power cord is not unplugged during testing or repair.
3. Locate the CMOS/power-on password jumper, JP6, on the system board.
4. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3 to erase the password.
5. The system detects the change and the password, time, and date are erased from memory. Rapid Resume settings are also deleted.
6. Move the jumper from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2 for normal operation.
7. Plug the power cable into the electrical outlet and power-on the system unit.
8. Run the Setup Utility to restore the configuration settings. Press Esc to save with the password disabled.
9. When you are finished servicing the machine, run the Setup Utility to restore the configuration settings.
Notes:
1. To reinstall the password, the user must enter a password in the Setup Utility.
2. Disabling the power-on password reconfigures the system. Run the Setup Utility to clear any 16X errors.
3. To determine if the machine you are servicing has the Rapid Resume feature enabled, run the Setup Utility and check to see if Rapid Resume is enabled.
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BIOS, Power, Hardware Installation/Configuration, Security | |
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Date Created |
23-04-97 | |
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Last Updated |
25-02-99 | |
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Revision Date |
25-02-2000 | |
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IBM Aptiva | |
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Product Family |
Aptiva | |
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Machine Type |
2161 | |
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Model |
all | |
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