Clearing Forgotten Passwords, 107 | Dell 200 specification

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

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

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55.

2To clear the password, remove the jumpers from pins 1 and 2.

3Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 93).

4Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

5After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 55).

6Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

7Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.

8Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 93).

9Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see page 107) and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to re-enable the password feature.

10Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 93).

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September TD649 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Replacing the External Modem Connector Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 107 100102 105 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Updates Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Order status, warranty, and repair information Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting a USB Printer Connecting a TV Optional Network adapter connector on computer Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Click Checklist for creating a network Connecting to the InternetNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Playing a CD or DVDClick Connect to the Internet Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Hibernate Mode Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options Properties Hibernate Tab Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Advanced Tab Hyper-Threading Enabling the QRT Feature in System SetupEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Click Hardware and click Device Manager Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Ieee 1394 Device Problems Media Card Reader Problems Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problems Memory Problems Computer Start the computer Mouse ProblemsSimultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Lights Normally, reinstall an additional Remove the card, reinstall it seeIf the problem still exists, install a Modules installed, remove Screen identifying a problem with a Press the power buttonRemote control If there is an error message on your Option Function Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore Point Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Removing and Installing Parts Button Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View CD/DVD drive eject Front-panel door Remain connected, such as printers and keyboardsNo light The computer is turned off Steady green The computer is in a normal operating state Cards Appropriate connectorBack View Card slots Reliable operation Network activity light Connector Line-in connectorAttached Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Processor fan Connector Internal speaker Processor connector CPUPassword jumper Power DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Installing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Cards X16 card slot Installing a PCI Express CardX16 card X1 card PCI Express Retention arm tab Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tab Seated Card not fully seated Card fully Bracket Removing a PCI Express Card Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connector CD/DVD drive Hard drive Connecting Drive CablesDrives Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Power cableRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Drive Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD drive Drive release latch Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Installing a CD/DVD Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Media Card Reader Drive release latch Installing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Optional Floppy drive Drive release latch Disconnect the interface cable from the system board see Installing a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Screws Modem cable Pull tab Removing and Installing PartsModem Replacing the Modem Replacing the External Modem Connector Screw Battery Battery positive side Replacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications NIC One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Serial ATA Video Hole D-SUB connectorFloppy connector Processor power State Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power lightProblems on An explanation of the diagnostic light codes Overview System Setup 100 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 101 102 System Setup OptionsAhci or ATA mode 103 Monday through Friday Password option104 Times 105 Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 106 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 108 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CDs and DVDs Mouse Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only 111 Contacting Dell Argentina Buenos Aires 112Toll-free Antigua and Barbuda 113 114 592 818 115Chile Santiago China Xiamen 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Index 129 Network Setup Wizard 131 Compatibility, 35 restore to previous operating Help and Support Center Booting to devices Video Problems Volume Adjusting 132Wizard Hardware Troubleshooter