Follow the steps to restore the BIOS defaults settings in the system setup page.
Power on the system.
While the blue Dell logo is visible, press the < F2 > key to enter the System Setup.
Jumper | Setting | Description |
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NVRAM_CLR | ![]() |
The configuration settings are retained at system boot (pins 3-5) |
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The configuration settings are cleared at the next system boot (pins 1-3) | |
PWRD_EN | ![]() |
The password feature is enabled (pins 2-4) |
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The password feature is disabled (pins 4-6) |
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
Open the System.
Remove the jumper plug from the NVRAM_CLR jumper. See the Figure above to locate the password jumper (labeled "NVRAM_CLR") on the system board.
Move the Jumper from Pin's 3-5 to pins 1-3 for ten seconds.
Move the jumper back to Pins 3-5 (default)
Close the system.
Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.
You must enter the system BIOS and reenter the time and date and settings required.