The system's software security features include a system
password and a setup password. The password jumper enables these password
features or disables them and clears any password(s) currently in
use.
Prerequisites
CAUTION Many repairs may only
be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation,
or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are
shipped with your product.
Steps
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals,
and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
Remove the system cover.
Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 4
and 6 to pins 2 and 4.
Install the system cover.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the
system boots with the jumper on pins 2 and 4. However, before you
assign a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper
back to pins 4 and 6.
NOTE If you assign a new
system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 2 and 4, the
system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn
the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals,
and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
Remove the system cover.
Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 2
and 4 to pins 4 and 6.
Install the system cover.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn
the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Assign a new system and/or setup password.
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