Clearing forgotten passwords, Clearing cmos settings – Dell Dimension 3100C User Manual
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
1.
Enter
.
2.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press
3.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4.
Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).
5.
Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1.
Follow the procedures in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password.
3.
Replace the
computer cover
.
4.
Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
5.
After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer.
6.
Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
7.
Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.
8.
Open the
computer cover
.
9.
Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the
system board
and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to reenable the password feature.
10.
Replace the
computer cover
.
11.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
NOTE:
Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pin 1.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.