Dell Dimension 9200C Owner's Manual

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108 SpecificationsClearing Forgotten PasswordsCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in theProduct Information Guide.NOTICE: This process erases both the system and administrator passwords.1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.2 Remove the computer cover ("Removing the Computer Cover" on page 62).3 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (CLRPSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clearthe password (see "System Board Components" on page 65).4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 96).5 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.6 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see"Turning Off Your Computer" on page 61).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 groundthe system board.9 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 96).10 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (CLRPSWD) on the system board (see "System BoardComponents" on page 65) and attach the jumper to re-enable the password feature.11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 96).NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into thecomputer.12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.Jumper Setting DescriptionCLRPSWD Password features are enabled(default setting).Password features are disabled.CLRCMOS The real-time clock has not beenreset.The real-time clock is being reset(jumpered temporarily).jumpered unjumperedbook.book Page 108 Wednesday, August 9, 2006 2:32 PM