Clearing forgotten passwords – Dell Inspiron One 2320 (Mid 2011) User Manual

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System Setup Utility

NOTE:

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait

until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and

try again.

The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices.

4 On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from.

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight

USB

Storage Device and press <Enter>.

NOTE:

To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your

device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1 Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 125.
2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot 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 plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING:

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

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

WARNING:

The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to

clear the CMOS setting.

CAUTION:

Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your

computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.

CAUTION:

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist

grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
2 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
3 Remove the rear-stand assembly. See "Removing the Rear-Stand Assembly"

on page 35.

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