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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.
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
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.
Clearing forgotten passwords
Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
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System and setup password
battery.
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