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Diskette Interface
Sets diskette interface options. The default is Auto.
PC Speaker
Turns the PC speaker off and on. The default is On.
Primary Video Controller Sets the primary video controller. The default is AGP.
Video DAC Snoop
Turns the video DAC Snoop off and on. The default is Off.
The following table shows System Security option information.
Option
Function
Password
Locks and unlocks the password option. The default is Unlocked.
Status
System
Enables and disables the system password. The default is Disabled.
Password
Setup
Enables and disables the setup password. The default is Disabled.
Password
PXE BIS
Specifies how the computer will respond to boot integrity services authentication requests when no certificate has been installed. When set
Default Policy
to Deny (the default), this request is rejected. The request is accepted when set to Accept. (Dell does not support Wake on LAN or PXE on
this Dimension system and cannot assist you with debugging a Wake on LAN or a PXE failure—those features are enabled only for your
convenience.)
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on
If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten
password(s).
NOTICE:
This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
1.
Shut down the
computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4.
Open the computer
cover.
5. Locate jumper
PSWD on the system board
6.
Close the computer
cover, plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
The existing password(s) are erased.
7.
Shut down the
computer.
8. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
9. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
10.
Open the computer
cover.
11. Install the PSWD jumper plug.
12.
Close the computer
cover, plug your computer into an electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
Turning on your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature.
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and remove the jumper plug.
"Safety
Instructions."
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