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

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

4Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.

1Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

2Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PASSWORD_CLEAR) on the system board. See "System-Board Components" on page 20.

3Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.

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