Dell Precision 470 - Manual (Page 36)

Advanced Features: Dell Precision Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide
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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 (only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable).
5. Press the up- and down-arrow keys 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.
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and admin passwords.
1. Follow the procedures in " Removing and Replacing Parts ."
Jumper Setting Description
PSWD
(default)
Password features are enabled.
Password features are disabled.
RTCRST Real-time clock reset.
jumpered unjumpered
2. Locate the password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (for the Dell Precision 470 computer, see " System Board
Components " and for the Dell Precision 670 computer, see " System Board Components "), and remove the jumper plug
to clear the password.
3. Close 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.