Clearing Forgotten Passwords - Dell Dimension 2200 Manual

Video DAC Snoop Turns the video DAC Snoop off and on. The default is Off.
The following table shows System Security option information.
Option Function
Password Locks and unlocks the password option. The default is Unlocked.
Status
System Enables and disables the system password. The default is Disabled.
Password
Setup Password Enables and disables the setup password. The default is Disabled.
PXE BIS Default Specifies how the computer will respond to boot integrity services authentication requests when no certificate has been installed. When
Policy set to Deny (the default), this request is rejected. The request is accepted when set to Accept.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in
If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten
password(s).
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Locate jumper PSWD on the system board
6. Replace the computer cover, plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
The existing password(s) are erased.
7. Shut down the computer.
8. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
9. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
10. Remove the computer cover.
11. Install the PSWD jumper plug.
12. Replace the computer cover, plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
Turning on your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature.
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and remove the jumper plug.
"Safety Instructions."