Dell DCDR01, PP521 owner manual Clearing Cmos Settings

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" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

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

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

3Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board (see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

4Move the 3-pin jumper plug from pins 3 and 2 to pins 1 and 2.

5Wait five seconds for the CMOS to clear.

6Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to pins 3 and 2.

7Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

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

8Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

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