Dell Studio XPS 8100 - Clearing Forgotten Passwords; Clearing CMOS Settings

Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PSWD1) on the system board (see System Board Components).
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4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
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5. Turn on the computer to clear the password.
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6. Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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7. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature.
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8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Locate the 3-pin CMOS reset jumper (CLR_CMOS1) on the system board (see System Board Components).
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the computer.
WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.