Clearing cmos settings, Hyper-threading – Dell Precision 670 User Manual
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Advanced Features: Dell Precision Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide
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7. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system
board.
8.
9. Locate the password jumper on the system board (for the Dell Precision 470 computer, see "
" and for the Dell Precision 670 computer, see "
") and attach the jumper plug to
reenable the password feature.
10.
.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTE:
This procedure enables the password feature. When you
, both system and admin password
options appear as Not Set—meaning that the password feature is enabled but no password is assigned.
12. Assign a new system and/or admin password.
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 "
2. Reset the current CMOS settings:
a. Locate the password and CMOS jumpers (RTC_RST) on the system board (for the Dell Precision 470 computer,
see "
" and for the Dell Precision 670 computer, see "
b. Remove the jumper plug from its pins.
c. Place the password jumper plug on the RTC_RST pins and wait approximately 5 seconds.
d. Remove the jumper plug from the RTC_RST pins and place it back on the password pins.
e.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
3. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Hyper-Threading
Hyper-Threading is an Intel® technology that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor
to function as two logical processors, capable of performing certain tasks simultaneously. It is recommended that you use the
Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) operating system because Windows XP is optimized to take advantage of
Hyper-Threading technology. While many programs can benefit from Hyper-Threading, some programs have not been
optimized for Hyper-Threading and may require an update from the software manufacturer. Contact the software
manufacturer for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with your software.
To determine if your computer is using Hyper-Threading technology: