Dell 220S, 420 manual Clearing Cmos Settings, Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive

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4.Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.

5.Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password.

6.Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature.

7.Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.

Clearing CMOS Settings

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.

NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.

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

3.Reset the current CMOS settings:

a.Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the system board (see System Board Components).

b.Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.

c.Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds.

d.Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.

4.Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.

5.Reboot your computer.

Your computer will emit five beeps, and then issue a CMOS checksum error.

6.Press <F1> to continue.

BIOS

The system setup program resides within the BIOS on the system board. If you install a new system board, you may need to update (or flash) the BIOS.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.

3.Click Download Now to download the file.

4.If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.

The File Download window appears.

5.Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK.

The Save In window appears.

6.Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.

The file downloads to your desktop.

7.Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.

The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.

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Contents Models DCSCLF, DCSCMF, Dcscsf Removing the Bezel BezelReplacing the Bezel Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the Bios From a CDClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Removing the Chassis Support Bracket Chassis Support BracketReplacing the Chassis Support Bracket PCI and PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI or PCI Express CardRemoving a PCI or PCI Express Card Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Network Type Installed Removed Card SoundRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellRemoving the Computer Cover Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Page Removing the Processor ProcessorReplacing the Processor Page Hard Drives DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Vostro Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive Vostro Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderPage Replacing or Adding a Media Card Reader Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Removing an Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing or Adding an Optical Drive Vostro 420 and Vostro Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal PlateVostro 220s Removing the Chassis Fan FanReplacing the Chassis Fan Page Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Processor Heat Sink/Fan AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Removing the I/O Panel PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Removing Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing or Adding a Memory Module Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply DC Power Supply Connectors DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire SizePin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P10Remove the System Board System BoardReplacing a System Board Page Entering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewBoot Sequence System Setup Program OptionsOption Settings Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Clearing Cmos SettingsBack to Contents Back to Contents Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep CodesSystem Messages Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterHardware Troubleshooter Click Start→ Help and SupportWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuBattery Problems Solving ProblemsTab Function Adjust the Windows volume control Drive ProblemsEnsure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the drive Run Check DiskIeee 1394 Device Problems Error MessagesClick Uninstall Operating system not found Contact Dell see Contacting DellLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsCheck the keyboard cable End the programIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsRun the Program Compatibility Wizard If you receive an insufficient memory messageNetwork Problems Mouse ProblemsPower Problems Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows Printer ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer Click Properties and click PortsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsVerify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows Check the monitor power light Video and Monitor ProblemsCheck the diagnostic lights Check the monitor cable connectionAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Support Utility Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and ThemesDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Clicking the Dell Support IconRecommended Tools Working on Your ComputerBefore Working on Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerInside View of Your Computer DIMM4 System Board ComponentsSATA2 SATA1 After Working on Your Computer
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