Clearing Cmos Settings; Flashing The Bios - Dell Dimension 9200 Service Manual

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Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Reset the current CMOS settings:
a. Locate the 2-pin CMOS jumper (CLRCMOS) on the system board (see
When you receive your computer, there is no jumper plug on the CMOS
NOTE:
jumper.
b. Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper (CLRPSWD) pins 1 and 2.
c. Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLRCMOS) pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds.
d. Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the password jumper (CLRPSWD) pins 1 and 2.
3. Replace the computer cover (see
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

Flashing the BIOS

The BIOS may require a new flash when an update is available or when replacing the system board.
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.
3. Click Download Now to download the file.
4. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept the Agreement.
The FIle Download window appears.
5. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.
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