Clearing Cmos Settings - Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Service Manual

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You
2. Reset the current CMOS settings:
a. Locate the CMOS jumper (CMOS) on the
b. Remove the jumper plug from its pins.
c. Place the password jumper plug on the RTC_RDY1 pins and wait approximately 5 seconds.
d. Remove the jumper plug RTC_RDY1 from both jumper pins and place it on one pin for safe-keeping.
3. Close the computer cover.
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 turn them on.
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