Clearing forgotten passwords, Changing boot sequence for future boots – Dell XPS 710 User Manual
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
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2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press
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 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
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
This process erases both the system and setup passwords
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2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PASSWORD) on the system board (see
), then remove
the jumper plug and set the plug aside.
4. Close the computer cover.
5. Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on.
6. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, turn the computer off:
a. Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer.
b. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.
The computer performs a shutdown of the operating system, and then turns off.