Dell Inspiron 531S Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 177)

Appendix 177

Locate the 3-pin password connector (CLEAR P.W.) on the system board

and remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1

and 2 and wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password.

Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2

and 3 to enable the password feature.

Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 165).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device

and then plug it into the computer.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.

NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear

the CMOS setting.

Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on

page 103).

Reset the current CMOS settings:

Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the system

board (see "System Board Components" on page 107).

Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS)

pins 2 and 3.

Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 1

and 2 and wait approximately five seconds.

Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper

(CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.

Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on

page 165).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or

device and then plug it into the computer.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn

them on.

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