Clearing forgotten passwords – Dell Dimension 5100C User Manual
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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.