• Discovery MR750 3.0T System Service Methods
  • 5690009-2EN Revision 4
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA303FC630GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_2011697 Version: 4.0
  • Date: Jul 10, 2019 4:11:54 PM

Changing the BIOS password - admin password unknown - HP Z420

Change the BIOS password if the admin password is unknown.

About this task

Important: Disconnect the power cord from the computer and allow the internal components to cool before doing these steps.

Procedure

  1. Shut down the operating system, power off the workstation and external devices, and disconnect the workstation power cord.
  2. (Optional) Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and other external devices that are connected to the workstation.
  3. Remove the access panel.
  4. Locate the password header and jumper. The password header is E49.
    Figure 1. Jumper location
  5. Make sure the power cord is disconnected from the power outlet.
  6. Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2.
    Note: The password jumper is colored so it can be easily identified.
  7. Reconnect all components and the power to the workstation.
  8. Restart the workstation to the point where there is video.
  9. Shut down the workstation and reinstall the jumper. This will clear the passwords.
  10. Replace the access panel.
  11. Restart the workstation.

Finalization

Follow the steps in Setting the admin password - HP Z420.