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Appendix 97
• The left side lists configuration options and their settings for the hardware installed in
your computer.
You can change settings enclosed in brackets, but not those that are grayed out.
Options identified by an arrowhead (>) provide access to submenus.
• The top-right side displays help information for a highlighted option.
• The bottom-right side lists keys and their functions for the displayed screen.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions on page 9.
If you forget your supervisor or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or
change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten password(s).
1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 30).
2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer,
turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then
unplug it from the network wall jack.
3
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and
then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5
Remove the computer cover (see page 71).
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm
internal components.
6
Locate the 2-pin password jumper (see page 74) on the system board, and then attach
the jumper to both pins.
When you receive your computer, the jumper is attached to only one pin.
7 Replace the computer cover (see page 90).
8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.