Clearing Cmos Settings - Dell OptiPlex XE Small Form Factor Service Manual

12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTE: This procedure enables the password feature. When you enter system setup (see
password options appear as Not Set—meaning that the password feature is enabled but no password is assigned.
13. Assign a new system and/or administrator password.
Clearing CMOS Settings
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your
2. Remove the cover.
3. Reset the current CMOS settings:
a. Locate the password (PSWD) and CMOS (RTCRST) jumpers on the system board (see
b. Remove the password jumper plug from its pins.
c. Place the password jumper plug on the RTCRST pins and wait approximately 5 seconds.
d. Remove the jumper plug from the RTCRST pins and place it back on the password pins.
4. Replace the computer cover.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
5. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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Entering System Setup), both system and administrator
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