for the current boot only, and then press <Enter>.

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>.

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1.Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup).

2.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3.Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

4.Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).

5.Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

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

NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PASSWORD) on the system board (see System Board Components), then remove the jumper plug and set the plug aside.

4.Close the computer cover.

5.Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on.

6.After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, turn the computer off:

a.Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.

b.Shut down the operating system:

¡In Windows XP, click StartTurn Off ComputerTurn off.

¡In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.

NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.

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Dell 720H2C appendix Clearing Forgotten Passwords, Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots