Dell Dimension 4500S - Manual (Page 46)

The following table shows Power Management option information.
The following table shows System Security option information.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten
password(s).
1. Shut down the computer .
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Open the computer cover .
5. Locate jumper PSWD on the system board and remove the jumper plug.
6. Close the computer cover , plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
The existing password(s) are erased.
7. Shut down the computer .
8. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
9. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
10. Open the computer cover .
11. Install the PSWD jumper plug.
12. Close the computer cover , plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
Turning on your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature.
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Diskette Interface Sets diskette interface options. The default is Auto.
PC Speaker Turns the PC speaker off and on. The default is On.
Primary Video Controller Sets the primary video controller. The default is Auto.
Video DAC Snoop Turns the video DAC Snoop off and on. The default is Off.
Option Function
Suspend Mode Displays the suspend state used by the computer. The
default is S3.
AC Power Recovery Enables AC power recovery to occur. The default is Off.
Option Function
Password Status Locks and unlocks the password option. The default is
Unlocked.
System Password Enables and disables the system password. The default is
Disabled.
Setup Password Enables and disables the setup password. The default is
Disabled.
POST Hotkeys Selects key that are active during POST. The default is F2
and F12.
PXE BIS Default Policy Specifies how the computer will respond to boot integrity
services authentication requests when no certificate has
been installed. When set to Deny (the default), this
request is rejected. The request is accepted when set to
Accept.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the " Safety Instructions ."
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.