Dell POWEREDGE 1955 - Manual (Page 126)

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DIP Switch Settings and Connectors
Disabling a Forgotten Password
The server module's software security features include a system password and a setup password, which
are discussed in detail in "Using the System Setup Program" on page 43. The password jumper enables
these password features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in use.
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1 Remove the server module. See "Removing a Server Module" on page 73.
2 Open the server module. See "Opening the Server Module" on page 75.
3 If a daughter card is installed on the server module board, remove the daughter card. See "Removing a
Daughter Card" on page 83.
4 Use a small plastic scribe to move the password switch 1 to the "off" position.
See Figure 6-3 to locate the password switch 1 on the server module board.
5 If you removed a daughter card from the server module board, reinstall it. See "Installing a Daughter
Card" on page 82.
6 Close the server module. See "Closing the Server Module" on page 76.
7 Install the server module. See "Installing a Server Module" on page 74.
When the server module is on, the power-on indicator is solid green. Allow the server module to finish
booting.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password switch 1 to
the "off" position. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the
password switch 1 to the "on" position.
NOTE:
If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the switch 1 still in to the "off" position, the
system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
8 Remove the server module. See "Removing a Server Module" on page 73.
9 Open the server module. See "Opening the Server Module" on page 75.
10 If a daughter card is installed on the server module board, remove the daughter card. See "Removing a
Daughter Card" on page 83.
11 Use a small plastic scribe to return the password switch 1 to the "on" position.
12 If you removed a daughter card from the server module board, reinstall it. See "Installing a Daughter
Card" on page 82.
13 Close the server module. See "Closing the Server Module" on page 76.
14 Install the server module. See "Installing a Server Module" on page 74.
15 Assign a new system and/or setup password. See "System and Setup Password Features" on page 51.