Dell 9150 service manual Clearing Cmos Settings, Replace the computer cover

System Setup: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual

2.Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2.

3.Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3.

4.Replace the computer cover.

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

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

7.Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

8.Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.

9.Open the computer cover.

10.Reattach the password jumper (PSWD) to pins 1 and 2 to re-enable the password feature.

11.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.

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

Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

1.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

2.Reset the current CMOS settings:

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