Dell R300 owner manual Open the system 8 Install the password jumper plug

5Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system.

The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the password jumper plug removed. However, before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must install the jumper plug.

NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper plug still removed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.

6Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

7Open the system.

8Install the password jumper plug.

See Figure 6-1 to locate the password jumper on the system board.

9Close the system, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system.

10Assign a new system and/or setup password.

To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 46.

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