Password Security and Resetting CMOS
5.Replace the computer cover or access panel.
✎For assistance locating the CMOS button and other system board components, see the Illustrated Parts Map (IPM) for your particular system.
6.Reconnect the external devices.
7.Plug in the computer and turn on power.
✎You will need to reset your passwords and any special system setups along with the date and time.
See the Desktop Management Guide for further instructions on reestablishing passwords. For instructions on Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.
Using Computer Setup to Reset CMOS
To reset CMOS, you must first access the Computer Setup Utilities menu.
When the Computer Setup message appears in the
✎If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you must turn the computer off, then on again, to access the utility.
A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced.
To reset CMOS to the factory default settings first set time and date, then use the arrow keys or the Tab key to select File > Set Defaults and Exit. This resets the soft settings that include boot sequence order and other factory settings. It will not, however, force hardware rediscovery.
See the Desktop Management Guide for further instructions on reestablishing passwords. For instructions on Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.
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