Reset Password - ROM & Array Utility - DL785 G5

[Ray Siripan]

Could someone let me know how to reset both ROM amd Array Utility password please, the old administrator just left the company and he not document anything + we have to change some setting in bios and check the array configuration :(

Thanks

[marcus1234]

Hmmmm....
Ray take of the panel it will have a diagram look for the maintenance switch , or could be labelled cmos clear

we need to clear nvranm
Clearing the system configuration
To clear the system configuration:
1. Power down the server
2. Remove any power cables
3. Remove the access panel look at the diagram on it it will show the position of the maintenace switch( it clears Nv ram)
4. Change position 6 of the system maintenance switch to on.
5. Install the access panel
6. Install the server blade in the enclosure and power up the server blade.
7. Wait for the POST message that prompts you to change the switch setting:
Maintenance switch detected in the "On" position.
Power off the server and turn switch to the "Off" position.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
9. Change position 6 of the system maintenance switch to off.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 7.

enjoy :)


This is how we thank in the forum

http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/helptips.do?#33