Dell XE specifications Clearing Cmos Settings

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

NOTE: This procedure enables the password feature. When you enter system setup (see Entering System Setup), both system and administrator password options appear as Not Set—meaning that the password feature is enabled but no password is assigned.

13. Assign a new system and/or administrator password.

Clearing CMOS Settings

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.

1.Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the cover.

3.Reset the current CMOS settings:

a.Locate the password (PSWD) and CMOS (RTCRST) jumpers on the system board (see Password Protection).

b.Remove the password jumper plug from its pins.

c.Place the password jumper plug on the RTCRST pins and wait approximately 5 seconds.

d.Remove the jumper plug from the RTCRST pins and place it back on the password pins.

4.Replace the computer cover.

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

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

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Contents Page System Setup Options System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreenDisable No boot Disable EnableDisable Enable with PXE DisablePower On Deactivate defaultPower Off default Power On is set to disabledChanging the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Enable F12 = Boot menu enabled by defaultBooting to a USB Device Password ProtectionAssigning a System Password If Password Status is set to LockedAdministrator Password Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordClearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper SettingsJumper Setting Description Clearing Cmos Settings When to Use the Dell Diagnostics DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePower Button Light Codes Beep CodesDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBack to Contents Removing and Replacing Parts Memory SpecificationsProcessor VideoExpansion Bus NetworkSystem Information CardsSystem Board Connectors External ConnectorsControls and Lights Physical PowerEnvironmental Back to Contents System Board Layout Removing the Expansion Card Expansion CardReplacing the Expansion Card Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Cover CoverReplacing the Cover Removing the Fan FanReplacing the Fan Removing the Front Panel Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Heat Sink and Processor Heat Sink and ProcessorReplacing the Heat Sink and Processor Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion SwitchReplacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Internal Speaker Internal SpeakerReplacing the Internal Speaker Removing the I/O Panel PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Removing the Memory MemoryReplacing the Memory Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Replacing the Front Thermal Sensor Thermal SensorRemoving the Front Thermal Sensor Removing the Back Thermal SensorReplacing the Back Thermal Sensor Turning Off Your Computer Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Recommended ToolsAfter Working Inside Your Computer Click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off