Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual

Also see for Precision Workstation 450: System information guide System information guide Setup and quick reference guide Setup and quick reference guide Setup and quick reference guide

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1. Open the computer cover.2. Remove the jumper plug labeled "PSWD" from the jumper.See "Jumper Settings" to locate the password jumper.3. Close the computer cover.4. Reconnect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.This disables the existing password(s).5. Enter system setup and verify that Setup Password is set to Disabled.6. Exit system setup.7. Open the computer cover.8. Replace the PSWD jumper plug.9. Close the computer cover and reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.This reenables the password feature. When you enter system setup, both password options appear as Not Enabled—the password feature is enabledbut no password is assigned.10. Assign a new system and/or setup password.System SetupUse system setup settings as follows:l To set user-selectable options such as date and time or system passwordl To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installedIt is recommended that you print the system setup screens (by pressing ) or record the information for future reference.Before you use system setup, you must know the kind of floppy drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in your computer. To confirm this information, see theManufacturing Test Report that came with your computer, or find this information in the online Dell Accessories folder.Entering System Setup1. Turn on or restart your computer.2. When Press to Enter Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press immediately.If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computerand try again.System Setup ScreensSystem setup screens display current configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is organized into four areas:l Title — The box at the top of all screens that lists the computer namel Computer data — Two boxes below the title box that display your computer processor, L2 cache, service tag, and the version number of the BIOSl Options — A scrollable box listing options that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and securityfeaturesFields to the right of the option titles contain settings or values. The fields that you can change appear bright on the screen. The fields that you cannotchange (because they are set by the computer) appear less bright. When appears to the right of an option title, press to access apopup menu of additional options.l Key functions — A line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that lists keys and their functions within system setup¡ — Access the System Setup Help¡ — Exit System SetupSystem Setup Navigation KeysCAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.NOTE: To ensure an orderly computer shutdown, consult the documentation that came with your operating system.Keys ActionMoves to the next field.