Clearing forgotten passwords – Dell XPS 8300 (Late 2010) User Manual

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System Setup Utility

1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB

connector.

2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right

corner of the screen, press .

NOTE:

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait

until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and

try again.

The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices.

4 On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from.

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight

USB

Storage Device and press .

NOTE:

To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your

device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press

to access the menu.

NOTE:

Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4 Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING:

Before you begin any of the procedures 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 password setting.

CAUTION:

Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your

computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.

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