B-22 Dell Dimension XPS D
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Systems Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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If you forget your system or setup password, you will be unable to operate your sys-
tem or change settings in the system setup program, respectively, until you disable
the existing password(s). Disabling the password(s) involves removing the computer
cover and changing a jumper setting (twice) on the system board.

NOTE: You disable both system and setup passwords at the same time.

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The system boots directly into the Maintenance screen of the system setup
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For information on assigning a new system and/or setup password, refer to
TableB-11.