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Service Hints & Tips

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Aptiva - 2134/2176/2159 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.

In some cases, you might be required to service a system with an active and unknown power-on password.
To clear a password from the system, first identify the system CMOS jumper by referring to "System Board Layout - Type A-1" - and - "System Board Layout -Type A-2" , then follow these steps.

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.

3. Locate the power on password jumper on the system board.

System Board Type	Jumper
System Board Type A-1	Password Jumper JP14
System Board Type A-2	Password Jumper JP12

4. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3 to erase the password. See --"System Board Layout -Type A-1" and - "System Board Layout - Type A-2".
5. The system detects the change and the password, time, and date are erased from memory. Rapid Resume settings are also deleted. (See "Rapid Resume Features" .)
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. (You must reset the time, date, and any Rapid Resume settings. See "Rapid Resume Features".)

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 on the third screen.

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	Hint Category	BIOS, Hardware Installation/Configuration, Security
	Date Created	27-08-96
	Last Updated	25-02-99
	Revision Date	25-02-2000
	Brand	IBM Aptiva
	Product Family	Aptiva
	Machine Type	2134, 2159, 2176
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