Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 87Clearing CMOS SettingsCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow thesafety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" in the Service Manual on theDell Support website at support.dell.com.NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clearthe CMOS setting.2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" in theService Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).3 Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board (see "System BoardComponents" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website atsupport.dell.com).4 Move the 3-pin jumper plug from pins 3 and 2 to pins 1 and 2.5 Wait five seconds for the CMOS to clear.6 Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to pins 3 and 2.7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in theService Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port ordevice and then plug it into the computer.8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turnthem on.
