Dell Studio Hybrid - Clearing CMOS Settings

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1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive cage (see Removing the Drive Cage).
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4. Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board (see System Board Components).
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5. Move the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 3 and 2 to pins 1 and 2.
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6. Wait for five seconds for the CMOS to clear.
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7. Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to pins 3 and 2.
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8. Replace the drive cage (see Installing the Drive Cage).
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Installing the Computer Cover).
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10. Turn on the computer.
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11. The message CMOS settings wrong appears on the screen. Restart the computer.
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12. The message CMOS checksum error.Press F2 to run setup.Press F1 to load default values and continue appears on the screen.
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13. Press <F1> to load default values and continue.
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
NOTE: The computer will not turn on if you do not replace the 2-pin jumper on pins 3 and 2.