Clearing Cmos Settings; Clearing Forgotten Passwords - Dell Edge Gateway 5100 Service Manual

Clearing CMOS Settings

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 Remove the
2 Locate the password reset jumper (PASSWORD) on the system board. See
"System-board
3 Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
4 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting.
5 Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3.
1 pin 1
3 pin 3
6 Replace the top

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
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to
clear the CMOS setting.
1 Remove the
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computer. After working inside your
top cover.
components".
cover.
Begin." For additional safety best practices information,
top cover.
After working inside your
2 pin 2
4 jumper plug