Clearing CMOS Settings

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 103.

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

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 105).

3Reset the current CMOS settings:

a Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the system board based on your computer model:

"Inspiron 530s" on page 191

"Inspiron 530sa" on page 191

"Inspiron 530sb" on page 192

"Inspiron 530sc" on page 192

"Inspiron 530sd" on page 193

bRemove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.

cPlace the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds.

dRemove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.

4Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 174).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.

5Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

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