Dell Alienware Alpha (Late 2014) - Manual (Page 84)

11 Replace the jumper plug on the password jumper.
1 jumper plug 2 password jumper
(CLEAR_PASSWORD)
Post-requisites
1 Replace the processor fan .
2 Replace the top cover .
3 Replace the base cover .
Clearing CMOS Settings
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in After Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover .
2 Remove the top cover .
3 Remove the processor fan .
4 Remove the video-card fan .
Procedure
1 Locate the CMOS jumper (RTCRST) on the system board.
For information on the location of the CMOS jumper, see
“System- Board
Components” .
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