Dell Dimension 8100 Solution Manual

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Appendix 65System Setup ScreensThe system setup screens display the current configuration information foryour computer. Information on the screen is divided into five areas:• Title – The area at the top of all system setup screens that displaysyour computer’s model number.• Computer data – Two boxes below the title that display the systemprocessor, L2 cache, service tag, and the version number of the BIOS.• Options – A scrollable box listing options that define the configurationof your computer (including installed hardware, power conservation,and security features).Fields to the right of the listed options contain settings or values. Thesettings and values that you can change are brighter on the screen. Allother settings and values are set by the computer and cannot bechanged. When appears to the right of an option, press to access a pop-up menu of additional options.• Key functions – A line of boxes across the bottom of all system setupscreens that lists keys and their functions within the system setupprogram.• Help – Press for information on the option that is selected(highlighted).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 all current settings so that you canrestore them when you finish this procedure.1 Remove the computer cover (see page 40).2 Locate jumper PSWD on the system board (see page 43) and movethe jumper plug so that pins 1 and 2 are jumpered.3 Replace the computer cover (see page 57), plug your computer into anelectrical outlet, and turn on the computer.