Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots; Clearing Forgotten Passwords - Dell XPS 600 Service Manual

The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.
4. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only.
For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press <Enter>.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device
documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1. Enter the system setup
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.
NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4. Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).
5. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in
the Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PASSWORD) on the
clear the password.
NOTE:
When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2.
3. Close the computer cover.
4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
program.
"Before You Begin."
system board, and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to