Clearing cmos settings – Dell XPS 710 H2C User Manual

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System Setup: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual

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NOTICE:

The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on the password jumper pins in order to enable the password

feature.

10. Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board (see

System Board Components

), and then reinstall the jumper

plug to enable the password feature.

11. Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

NOTICE:

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

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

NOTE:

In system setup (see

Entering System Setup

), both system and administrator password options appear as Not

Set. The password feature is enabled but a password is not assigned.

Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

NOTE:

This procedure does not clear or reset system and setup passwords.

1. Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.

2. Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).

3. Locate the password (PASSWORD) and CMOS (RTCRST) jumpers on the system board (see

System Board

Components

).

4. Remove the password jumper plug, then place the plug on the CMOS jumper pins and wait approximately 5 seconds.

NOTICE:

The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on the password jumper pins in order to enable the password

feature.

5. Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper pins, and then reinstall the plug on the password jumper pins to

enable the password feature.

6. Close the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

NOTICE:

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

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

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