Bios Setup Program; Bios Overview; Entering Bios Setup Program; Clearing Forgotten Passwords - Dell Inspiron 5675 Service Manual

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The BIOS manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as hard disk, video adapter, keyboard,

mouse, and printer.

1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2. During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear, and then press F2 immediately.

NOTE:

The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard is initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must

watch for it, and then press F2. If you press F2 before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If you wait too long and

the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try

again.

NOTE:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

the steps in

Before working inside your

working inside your

computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Remove the

right-side

cover.

1. Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins.

2. Turn on your computer and wait until the operating system is completely loaded.

3. Shut down your computer.

4. Replace the jumper plug in its original location.

BIOS setup program

computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in

After

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