Dell Alienware Area 51 (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 102)

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CHAPTER 19: SYSTEM SETUP
Clearing CMOS Settings
NOTE: This procedure does not clear or reset system and setup
passwords.
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel” on page 2. 15).
Remove the PCI shroud (see “Removing the PCI Shroud“ on page 3. 22).
Locate the 3-pin CMOS reset jumper on the system board (see “System 4.
Board Components” on page 11).
Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS reset jumper pins 1 and 2. 5.
Place the jumper plug on the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3 and wait for 6.
approximately five seconds.
Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS reset jumper pins 7.
1 and 2.
Replace the PCI shroud (see “Replacing the PCI Shroud” on page 8. 22).
Replace the left side-panel (see “Replacing the Left Side-Panel” on page 9. 15).
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn 10.
them on.