Dell 755 manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Ultra Small Form Factor Computer

Jumper	Setting	Description
PSWD		Password features are enabled
		(default setting).
		Password features are disabled.

RTCRST

The real-time clock has not been reset.

The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily).

jumpered

unjumpered

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

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

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

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.

2Remove the computer cover.

3Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password. See "Jumper Settings" on page 289.

4Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 317).

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