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Identifier
Status
Deleting or changing an existing system setup
password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1
In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2
In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3
Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4
Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE:
If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the
System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
5
Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6
Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboot.
Identifier
Status
Clearing CMOS settings
CAUTION:
Clearing CMOS settings will reset the BIOS settings on your computer.
1
Remove the
base
cover.
2
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3
Remove the
coin-cell
battery.
4
Wait for one minute.
5
Replace the
coin-cell
battery.
6
Connect the battery cable to the system board.
7
Replace the
base
cover.
Identifier
Status
Clearing forgotten passwords
Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
122
System and setup password
GUID-3D32F643-EE78-4538-9D89-34BDFB68E9F1
Released
GUID-7188A6F4-7718-4C97-AC95-579507EE6C8D
Released
GUID-98AF1E97-58A2-476B-8969-E9659328AED7
Released
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