Clearing forgotten passwords – Dell Dimension 4700C User Manual

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NOTE:

To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable,

check the device documentation.

NOTE:

You can also change the boot sequence using the Boot Sequence options in the

System Setup

Options (see page page 87).

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1 Enter system setup (see page 86).
2 Use 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.

3 Close the computer cover (see page 80).

PSWD

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