Clearing forgotten passwords – Dell Dimension 5100C User Manual

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Appendix

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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1 Enter system setup (see page 98).
2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> 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 the <u> key or the <d> key 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" on page 53.

2 Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and attach the jumper plug

to pins 1 and 2 to clear the password.

NOTE:

When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 2 and 3.

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