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Dell OptiPlex 330 - Clearing CMOS Settings

Dell OptiPlex 330
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92 System Setup
10
Open the computer cover.
11
Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board and
attach the jumper to reenable the password feature.
12
Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 207).
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack
and then plug it into the computer.
13
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them
on.
NOTE: This procedure enables the password feature. When you
enter system
setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 79), both system and administrator
password options appear as Not Set—meaning that the password feature is
enabled but no password is assigned.
14
Assign a new system and/or administrator password. Replace the computer
cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 207).
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device
and then plug it into the computer.
15
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.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.
2
Remove the computer cover.
3
Reset the current CMOS settings:
a
Locate the password (PSWD) and CMOS (RTCRST) jumpers on the
system board (see "Clearing Forgotten Passwords" on page 91).
b
Remove the password jumper plug from its pins.
c
Place the password jumper plug on the RTCRST pins and wait
approximately 5 seconds.
d
Remove the jumper plug from the RTCRST pins and place it back on
the password pins.

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