Dell GX240 manual Disabling a Forgotten Password

4If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in “Assigning a System Password.”

Disabling a Forgotten Password

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

CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see “Safety First—For You and Your Computer.”

1Open the computer cover.

2Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper to disable the password feature.

See “Jumper Settings” to locate the password jumper (labeled “PSWD”) on the system board.

3Close the computer cover.

4Reconnect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and then turn them on.

This erases the existing password(s).

5Enter system setup and verify that the password is disabled. Proceed to step 6 if you want to assign a new password.

CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see “Safety First—For You and Your Computer.”

1Open the computer cover.

2Replace the PSWD jumper plug.

3Close the computer cover and reconnect the computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on.

Booting your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature. When you enter system setup, both password options appear as Not Enabled, meaning that the password feature is enabled but that no password is assigned.

4Assign a new system and/or setup password.

NOTE: Before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must replace the PSWD jumper plug to reenable the password feature.

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