Service Manual

Changing boot sequence for future boots

1 Enter system setup.

See "Entering System Setup".

2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press Enter to access the

menu.

NOTE: Note your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3 Navigate to Set Boot Priority to configure the boot priority.

4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the boot priority and press Enter to display the

different devices.

5 Select the device and press Enter to set the boot priority.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before

working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow

the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best

practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover.

2 Remove the top cover.

3 Remove the processor fan.

Procedure

1 Locate the password jumper (pin number three and four) on the system board.

For information on the location of the CMOS jumper, see “System- board

components”.