Clearing Forgotten Passwords - Dell XPS 8300 Service Manual

1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB
connector.
2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right
corner of the screen, press <F12>.
NOTE:
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait
until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and
try again.
The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices.
4 On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from.
For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB
Storage Device and press <Enter>.
NOTE:
To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your
device is bootable, check the device documentation.
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
1 Enter system setup utility (see "Entering System Setup Utility" on
page 103).
2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press <Enter>
to access the menu.
NOTE:
3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4 Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING:
safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING:
clear the password setting.
CAUTION:
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
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System Setup Utility
Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your