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Document ID: GSMH-398DBQ

IBM PC330/PC350 - Forgotten administrator password

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
Cannot gain access to Setup (F1) screen, because the administrator's password has been mislaid.

Problem Isolation Aid:
None

Fix:
PC 300 i486 systems; move jumper JP14 to the position nearest the front of the computer for around one minute.
PC 300 Pentium systems; move jumper J40 to the position nearest the front of the computer for around one minute.
This will erase both the Power On Password as well as the Administrator password. When done, return the jumper to the position nearest the rear of the computer. You can now set new passwords via Setup.

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General Information

Date Created

01-09-95

Last Updated

27-04-98

Revision Date

22-04-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 330, PC 350

Machine Type

6571, 6575, 6576, 6581, 6583, 6585, 6586

Model

Various

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