Clearing forgotten passwords and cmos settings, Flashing the bios – Dell Inspiron One 19 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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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 and CMOS Settings
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the system-board shield (see
Removing the System-Board Shield
).
3.
Locate the 3-pin CMOS connector (CMOS1) on the system board (see
System Board Components
).
4.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
5.
Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting.
6.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3.
7.
Replace the system-board shield (see
Replacing the System-Board Shield
).
8.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Flashing the BIOS
1.
Turn on the computer.
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 CMOS 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.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
Clearing the CMOS settings will also clear the password.
NOTE:
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
CAUTION:
Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.