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Clearing forgotten passwords, Changing boot sequence for future boots – Dell XPS 600 User Manual

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System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual

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The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.

4. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only.

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press .

NOTE:

To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device

documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1.

Enter the system setup program

.

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to access the menu.

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 located in

the Product Information Guide.

1. Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."

2. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PASSWORD) on the

system board

, and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to

clear the password.

NOTE:

When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2.

3. Close the computer cover.

4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.