6. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
7. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting.
8. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3.
9. Replace the stand (see
Replacing the
10. Replace the shield (see
Replacing the
11. Replace the computer cover (see
12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
WARNING:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING:
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Removing the shield (see
Removing the
4. Remove the stand (see
Removing the
5. Remove the back I/O panel (see
6. Locate the 3-pin CMOS connector (CLR_CMOS) on the system board (see
Stand).
Shield).
Replacing the Computer
Cover).
Begin.
Removing the Computer
Cover).
Shield).
Stand).
Removing the Back I/O
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System Board
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