Dell 220S Clearing Forgotten Passwords, Option Settings, Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

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This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.

Option Settings

•Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from a floppy drive (if installed). If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is no floppy drive installed in the computer, the computer generates an error message.

•Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.

•CD Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer generates an error message.

•USB Flash Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.

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

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc, but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive.

1.If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.

2.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3.When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.

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>.

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

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1.Enter the system setup program (see Entering the System Setup Program).

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

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 (enabled devices have a checkmark).

5.Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: 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

1.Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Locate the 3-pin password connector (PSWD) on the system board.

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Models DCSCLF, DCSCMF, Dcscsf Bezel Removing the BezelReplacing the Bezel Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the Bios From the Hard DriveClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Chassis Support Bracket Removing the Chassis Support BracketReplacing the Chassis Support Bracket Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card PCI and PCI Express CardsRemoving a PCI or PCI Express Card Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Type Installed Removed Card Sound NetworkCoin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.comComputer Cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Page Processor Removing the ProcessorReplacing the Processor Page Drives Hard DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Vostro Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive Vostro Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderPage Replacing or Adding a Media Card Reader Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Optical Drive Removing an Optical DriveReplacing or Adding an Optical Drive Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal Plate Vostro 420 and VostroVostro 220s Fan Removing the Chassis FanReplacing the Chassis Fan Page Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Memory Modules Removing Memory ModulesReplacing or Adding a Memory Module Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply DC Power Supply Connectors DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connector P10 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireSystem Board Remove the System Board Replacing a System Board Page System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewSystem Setup Program Options Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios From the Hard DriveBack to Contents Back to Contents Troubleshooting Power LightsTools Beep CodesFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter System MessagesHardware Troubleshooter Click Start→ Help and SupportDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionSolving Problems Battery ProblemsTab Function Drive Problems Adjust the Windows volume controlEnsure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the drive Run Check DiskError Messages Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Uninstall Operating system not found Contact Dell see Contacting DellKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsCheck the keyboard cable End the programMemory Problems If you experience other memory problemsRun the Program Compatibility Wizard If you receive an insufficient memory messageMouse Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Verify that the printer is recognized by WindowsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer Click Properties and click PortsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsVerify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows Video and Monitor Problems Check the monitor power lightCheck the diagnostic lights Check the monitor cable connectionDell Technical Update Service Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and ThemesClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconWorking on Your Computer Recommended ToolsBefore Working on Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerInside View of Your Computer System Board Components DIMM4SATA2 SATA1 After Working on Your Computer
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