Dell PowerEdge 2900 - Manual (Page 145)

Jumpers and Connectors
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10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53.
11 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper plug
removed. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper
plug.
NOTE:
If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug still removed, the system
disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
12 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
13 Open the system.
14 Repeat step 4 through step 6.
15 Reinstall the password jumper plug in its original position to enable the password protection feature.
16 Replace the center fan bracket and fans and reconnect the storage daughter card cables.
17 Close the system, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system.
18 Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Using the System Password" on
page 43.