Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual

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80 Appendixw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m • The left side lists configuration options and their settings for thehardware installed in your computer.You can change settings enclosed in brackets, but not those that aregrayed out. Options identified by an arrowhead (>) provide access tosubmenus.• The top-right side displays help information for a highlighted option.• The bottom-right side lists keys and their functions for the displayedscreen.Clearing Forgotten PasswordsIf you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computeror change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgottenpassword(s).NOTICE: The following procedure resets all standard settings for yourcomputer. Before proceeding, record or print (by pressing ) allcurrent settings so that you can restore them when you finish this procedure.1 Remove the computer cover (see page 42).2 Locate jumper BIOS CONF on the system board (see page 44) andmove the jumper plug so that pins 2 and 3 are jumpered.3 Replace the computer cover (see page 71), plug your computer into anelectrical outlet, and turn on the computer.4 Press at the Maintenance screen and then click Yes to clearall passwords.5 Press to save your changes and exit the system setup program.6 Remove the computer cover again.7 Move the jumper plug so that pins 1 and 2 are jumpered (standardsetting).8 Replace the computer cover, plug your computer into an electricaloutlet, and turn on the computer.Replacing the BatteryA coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and timeinformation. The battery can last several years.