The system's software security features include
a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables
these password features or disables them and clears any password(s)
currently in use.
Prerequisites
CAUTION Many repairs may only
be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation,
or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are
shipped with your product.
Steps
Turn off the system, including any attached
peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
Remove the system cover.
Move the jumper on the system board jumper
from pins 2 and 3 to pins 1 and 2.
Install the system cover.
The existing passwords are not disabled
(erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 1 and 2. However,
before you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move
the jumper back to pins 2 and 3.
NOTE If you assign a new
system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 1 and 2, the
system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet
and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Turn off the system, including any attached
peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
Remove the system cover.
Move the jumper on the system board jumper
from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3.
Install the system cover.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet
and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Assign a new system or setup password.
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