Dell OptiPlex 320 User Guide - Page 10
Clearing Forgotten Passwords - windows 8
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3. From the boot menu, select the number that appears next to the USB device. The computer boots to the USB device. Floppy Drive 1. In system setup, set the Diskette Drive option to USB. 2. Save and exit system setup. 3. Connect the USB floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy, and re-boot the system. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: This process erases both the system and administrator passwords. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and move the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password. Jumper Setting Description PSWD Password features are enabled (default setting). Password features are disabled. RTCRST The real-time clock has not been reset. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). jumpered unjumpered 3. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer). 6. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.