Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots; Clearing Forgotten Passwords; Prerequisites; Procedure - Alienware Alpha R2 Service Manual

Changing boot sequence for future boots

1 Enter system setup.
See "Entering System
2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press Enter to access the
menu.
NOTE: Note your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
3 Navigate to Set Boot Priority to configure the boot priority.
4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the boot priority and press Enter to display the
different devices.
5 Select the device and press Enter to set the boot priority.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
working inside your
the instructions in
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base
2 Remove the top
3 Remove the processor

Procedure

1 Locate the password jumper (pin number three and four) on the system board.
For information on the location of the CMOS jumper, see
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