Clearing cmos settings – Dell Dimension 5150C User Manual

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System SetupDell Dimension 5150C Service Manual

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2. To clear the password, remove the jumpers from pins 1 and 2.

3. Replace the computer cover.

4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

5. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer.

6. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

7. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system

board.

8. Remove the

computer cover

.

9. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the

system board

and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to re-enable

the password feature.

10. Replace the

computer cover

.

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the

computer.

11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION:

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

Product Information Guide.

1. Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."

2. Remove the

computer cover

.

3. Remove the

hard drive.

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