Exit Screen; Clearing Forgotten Passwords - Dell Dimension 2350 User Manual

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Exit Screen

Option Function
Exit Saving Changes Saves any changes you have made, exits the system setup program, and restarts the computer.
Exit Discarding Discards any changes you have made, exits the system setup program, and restarts the computer.
Changes
Load Setup Defaults Discards any changes you have made and reverts all options to their defaults, but does not exit the system setup program.
Load Custom Defaults Discards any changes you have made and reverts all options to their defaults, but does not exit the system setup program.
Save Custom Defaults Saves any changes you have made, but does not exit the system setup program.
Discard Changes Discards any changes you have made and reverts all options to their last saved settings, but does not exit the system setup
program.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
If you forget your supervisor or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the
forgotten password(s).
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5. Remove the computer cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
6. Locate the 2-pin password jumper
The jumper is attached to only one pin for shipping.
7. Replace the computer cover.
8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
9. If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.
10. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your screen,
Sets the hard drive boot priority. Options are Pri.M (device name) (default) and Bootable Add-in Cards.
on the system board, and then attach the jumper to both pins.
shut down the computer.