Dell XPS 8700 Owner's Manual - Page 83
Clearing Forgotten Passwords, Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting.
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15. 2 Locate the password jumper (PSWD) on the system board. See "System-Board Components" on page 13. 3 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 4 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting. 5 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 6 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16. System Setup | 83