Alienware Alpha - Post-Requisites; Clearing CMOS Settings; Prerequisites; Procedure

11 Replace the jumper plug on the password jumper.
1 jumper plug 2 password jumper
(CLEAR_PASSWORD)
Post-requisites
1 Replace the processor fan.
2 Replace the top cover.
3 Replace the base cover.
Clearing CMOS Settings
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
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the top cover.
3 Remove the processor fan.
4 Remove the video-card fan.
Procedure
1 Locate the CMOS jumper (RTCRST) on the system board.
For information on the location of the CMOS jumper, see “System- Board
Components”.
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