Clearing forgotten passwords, Clearing cmos settings – Dell Studio XPS 435T / 9000 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
1.
2.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press
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 device.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Locate the 2-pin password connector (PSWD) on the system board (see
System Board Components
).
4.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the connector.
5.
Power on the system to clear the password.
6.
Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
7.
Replace the 2-pin jumper plug to enable the password feature.
8.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
9.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
NOTE:
Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting.
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.