Clearing forgotten passwords, Changing boot sequence for future boots, Inspiron 545s – Dell Inspiron 545s (Early 2009) User Manual

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4.

At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only.

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>.

 

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

 

1.

Enter system setup (see

Entering System Setup

).


 

2.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.

 

3.

Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

 

4.

Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of device.

 

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper on the system board.

 

Inspiron 535s/537s

 

Inspiron 545s

NOTE:

To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

NOTE:

Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

WARNING:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE:

The location of the password connector may vary depending on the system.

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