Dell Precision 390 User Manual page 10

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
Jumper Setting Description
PSWD
Password features are enabled.
Password features are disabled.
RTCRST
Normal CMOS function.
Clears the CMOS settings
jumpered unjumpered
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password. For more information see
Components.
NOTE: When you receive your computer, the password jumper is attached to pins 1 and 2.
4. Replace the computer cover. See
5. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
6. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see
7. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
8. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.
9. Remove the computer cover (see
10. Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board and attach the jumper to reenable the password feature. For more information see
Board Components.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Replacing the Computer Cover.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Turn Off Your Computer).
System Board
System