Clearing CMOS settingsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer and follow the steps inBefore working inside your computer. After working inside yourcomputer, follow the instructions in After working inside yourcomputer. For more safety best practices, see the RegulatoryCompliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.PrerequisitesRemove the computer cover.Procedure1 Locate the CMOS reset jumper (CMCLR) on the system board.NOTE: For more information on the location of the CMOS jumper,see “System-board components”.2 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins (PSWD) andconnect it to the CMOS jumper-pins.103
