37MAXDATA Server PLATINUM 1500 IR M6
Clearing the Password
If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear jumper into
the “clear” position clears both passwords. The password clear jumper must be restored to its original
position before a new password(s) can be set. The password clear jumper is shown in figure 6.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis.
3. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, Password Clear Protect, at pins 1 and 2
to the Password Clear Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3.
4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
5. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
6. Return the Password Clear jumper to the Password Clear Protect position, covering pins 1 and 2.
7. Close the server chassis.
8. Reconnect the AC power and power up the server.
Clearing the CMOS
If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear jumper will need to be used
to reset the configuration RAM. The CMOS Clear jumper is shown in figure 6.
1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server.
3. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, CMOS Clear by BMC, at pins 1 and 2
to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following
diagram.
4. Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
5. When the system begins beeping, power it down and disconnect the AC power.
6. Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear by BMC location, covering pins 1 and 2.
7. Close the server chassis.
8. Reconnect the AC power and power up the system.
