Dell T8144 Clearing CMOS Settings

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7 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground
the system board.
8 Open the computer cover (see page59).
9 Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see page61) and attach the jumper
to pins 1 and 2 to reenable the password feature.
10 Close the computer cover (see page98).
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.
2 Reset the current CMOS settings:
a Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (RTCRST) on the system board (see page61).
b Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3.
c Place the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds.
d Replace the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3.
3 Close the computer cover (see page98).
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.