Dell 2300 Exit Screen, Clearing Forgotten Passwords, Shut down the computer

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Exit Screen

Option

Function

Exit Saving Changes

Saves any changes you have made, exits the system setup program, and restarts the computer.

 

 

Exit Discarding

Discards any changes you have made, exits the system setup program, and restarts the computer.

Changes

 

 

 

Load Setup Defaults

Discards any changes you have made and reverts all options to their defaults, but does not exit the system setup program.

 

 

Load Custom Defaults

Discards any changes you have made and reverts all options to their defaults, but does not exit the system setup program.

Save Custom Defaults

Saves any changes you have made, but does not exit the system setup program.

 

 

Discard Changes

Discards any changes you have made and reverts all options to their last saved settings, but does not exit the system setup

 

program.

 

 

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.

If you forget your supervisor or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten password(s).

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

3.Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4.Remove the computer cover.

5.Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board, and then attach the jumper to both pins.

The jumper is attached to only one pin for shipping.

6.Replace the computer cover.

7.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

8.After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your screen, shut down the computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

9.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

10.Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

11.Remove the computer cover.

12.Remove the password jumper.

Attach the jumper to only one pin so that you do not lose it.

13.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell DimensionHints, Notices, and Cautions Advanced Troubleshooting Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Beep CodesUndoing the Last System Restore What Is a Driver?Drivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling Windows XP Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemReinstalling Drivers and Software Reinstall the appropriate driversWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here DocumentationFinding Information for Your Computer Printed Documentation Online DocumentationDownloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Adding and Replacing Parts Shutting Down the ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover Click Turn offLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Remove the computer cover Replace the computer cover Adding MemoryRemoving Cards Removing the Front Panel Close the computer coverRemove the computer cover Remove the computer cover Remove the front panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertHard Drive Replace the computer cover Floppy Drive Replacing the CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD/DVD Drive Replace the front panel Replace the computer coverReplacing the Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorInstalling the Microprocessor Replacing the System Board Removing the System BoardRemove the microprocessor heat sink Installing the System BoardRemove the computer cover Remove the floppy drive Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Replace the floppy drive Replace the computer coverReplacing the Battery Replacing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Solving Problems Battery Problems Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems Finding Help InformationMail, Modem, and Internet Problems CD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsError Messages General ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingOther software problems Other technical problems General hardware problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsNetwork Problems Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from speakersVideo and Monitor Problems Adjust the Windows display settingsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to readTechnical Specifications Power VideoAudio Controls and LightsSystem Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramOverview Main ScreenAdvanced Screen Option FunctionDescribed in IDE Primary Master Submenu Peripheral Configuration SubmenuIDE Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration Submenu Event Log Configuration SubmenuIDE Primary Master Submenu ModePower Screen Security ScreenBoot Screen Last StateShut down the computer Clearing Forgotten PasswordsExit Screen Clearing Cmos Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connectors P2, P3, P5, and P6 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connector P8 Controls and Lights Front ViewBack View Front View Back ViewBack to Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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