3. Position the cover on the chassis so that the guides on the top and bottom of
the cover engage the chassis and push the cover to the closed position. Insert
the screws that secure the cover.
4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Installing
external options” on page 6.
5. To update the configuration, see Chapter 2, “Using the IBM Setup Utility
program” on page 25.
Important:
When the power cord is first plugged in, the computer might appear to turn
on for a few seconds and then turn off. This is a normal sequence to enable
the computer to initialize.
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)
This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about
lost or forgotten passwords, go to Access IBM.
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10.
4. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11.
5. If necessary, see “Installing adapters” on page 14 to remove any adapters that
impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.
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