Dell XPS 420 owner manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords

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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 179).

2Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

4Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).

5Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 101).

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