Clearing cmos settings – Dell XPS 630i (Early 2008) User Manual

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Clearing CMOS Settings

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" in the Service Manual on the

Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

NOTE:

The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear

the CMOS setting.

2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" in the

Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

3 Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board (see "System Board

Components" in the

Service Manual on the Dell Support website at

support.dell.com).

4 Move the 3-pin jumper plug from pins 3 and 2 to pins 1 and 2.
5 Wait five seconds for the CMOS to clear.
6 Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to pins 3 and 2.
7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in the

Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or

device and then plug it into the computer.

8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn

them on.

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