Clearing cmos settings – Dell OptiPlex GX620 User Manual

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3.

Replace the computer cover

.


 

4.

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

 

5.

After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer,

shut down your computer

.


 

6.

Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

 

7.

Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.

 

8.

Open the computer cover.

 

9.

Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board and attach the jumper to reenable the password feature.

 

10.

Replace the computer cover.

 

11.

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

 

12.

Assign a new system and/or administrator password.

 

Clearing CMOS Settings

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."


 

 

Jumper

 

Setting

 

Description

PSWD

Password features are enabled (default).

Password features are disabled.

RTCRST

Real-time clock has not been reset (default).

 

Resetting Real-time clock (jumpered temporarily).

   

jumpered

   

unjumpered

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

NOTE:

This procedure enables the password feature. When you

enter system setup

, both system and administrator password options appear as Not

Set—meaning that the password feature is enabled but no password is assigned.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

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