Dell Studio XPS 9100 (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 41)

Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (CLR_PWD) on the system board (see System Board Components ).
4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and fix it on pins 2 and 3.
5. Turn on the computer to clear the password.
6. Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
7. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and replace it on pins 1 and 2 to enable the password feature.
8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
Auto Power On Enables you to set an alarm to turn on the computer automatically
BIOS Security Features
Supervisor Password Status of supervisor installed
User Password Status of user installed
Set Supervisor Password Allows to set the desired supervisor password
Exit
Exit Options Provides options to Load Default, Save and Exit Setup, and Exit Without Saving
WARNING: Before you begin any of the instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.