Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Service Manual - Page 39

Clearing CMOS Settings

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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 11. 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 in your Owner's Manual. 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Reset the current CMOS settings: a. Locate the CMOS jumper (CMOS) on the system board. b. Remove the jumper plug from its pins. c. Place the password jumper plug on the RTC_RDY1 pins and wait approximately 5 seconds. d. Remove the jumper plug RTC_RDY1 from both jumper pins and place it on one pin for safe-keeping. 3. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page

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11.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
1.
Follow the procedures in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Reset the current CMOS settings:
a.
Locate the CMOS jumper (CMOS) on the
system board
.
b.
Remove the jumper plug from its pins.
c.
Place the password jumper plug on the RTC_RDY1 pins and wait approximately 5 seconds.
d.
Remove the jumper plug RTC_RDY1 from both jumper pins and place it on one pin for safe-keeping.
3.
Close the computer cover
.
4.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Back to Contents Page
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your
Owner's Manual
.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.