Dell 8200 technical specifications Clearing Forgotten Passwords, Pxe Bis

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The following table shows System Security option information.

Option

Function

 

 

Password

Locks and unlocks the password option. The default is Unlocked.

Status

 

 

 

System

Enables and disables the system password. The default is Disabled.

Password

 

 

 

Setup

Enables and disables the setup password. The default is Disabled.

Password

 

 

 

PXE BIS

Specifies how the computer will respond to boot integrity services authentication requests when no certificate has been installed. When set

Default Policy

to Deny (the default), this request is rejected. The request is accepted when set to Accept. (Dell does not support Wake on LAN or PXE on

 

this Dimension computer and cannot assist you with debugging a Wake on LAN or a PXE failure—those features are enabled only for your

 

convenience.)

 

 

 

 

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."

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

NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.

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 computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4.Open the computer cover.

5.Locate jumper PSWD on the system board and remove the jumper plug.

6.Close the computer cover, plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.

This process erases the existing password(s).

7.Shut down the computer.

8.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.

9.Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

10.Open the computer cover.

11.Reinstall the PSWD jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 (pin 1 is marked on the system board).

12.Close the computer cover, plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.

Turning on your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature.

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Contents Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Post Beep Codes System MessagesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Documentation Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesSafety Instructions When Using Your ComputerAdding Parts When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeShutting Down the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsReattaching the Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Adding CardsOpen the computer cover Removing Cards Close the computer coverAdding Memory Rdram OverviewShut down the computer Replacing an AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Open the computer cover Installing the Microprocessor Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Dimension 8200 System Board TypesReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board Closing the Computer Cover Replacing the System BoardALERT! Cover was previously removed Solving Problems Accessing Help FilesPower Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankSound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerScanner Problems Modem ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsMouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsIf you have a hard drive problem Under Error-checking, click Check NowIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingNetwork Problems Microsoft Windows Error MessagesGeneral Program Problems Internet Connection Problems Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click PropertiesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows MeWindows Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointReinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me windowClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Press Enter again to restart your computer Technical Specifications Power Audio2Video Controls and LightsBack to Contents System Setup Program Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewOption Function Clearing Forgotten Passwords PXE BISInternal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewPower Supply Socketed MicroprocessorDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireIDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsIDE Channel Connector Location Dell Installed Drive Card Connector Card DescriptionControls and Lights Front ViewBack View Windows LabelSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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