System board jumper settings
Table 39. System Board Jumper Settings
Jumper
Setting
Description
PSWD
(jumper engaged_ default)
The password feature is enabled.
(jumper removed)
Clears BIOS password.
CMCLR
(jumper removed_default)
Real-time clock reset. Can be used for troubleshooting (pins 1 and
2).
(jumper engaged)
Recovers BIOS setting to default.
Disabling forgotten password
The software security features of the system include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper enables or disables
password features and clears any password(s) currently in use.
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
Steps
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2
Remove the system cover.
3
Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4.
4
Install the system cover.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots with the jumper on pins 2 and 4. However, before you assign
a new system and/or setup password, you must move the jumper back to pins 4 and 6.
NOTE:
If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper on pins 2 and 4, the system disables the new
password(s) the next time it boots.
5
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
6
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
7
Remove the system cover.
8
Move the jumper on the system board jumper from pins 2 and 4 to pins 4 and 6.
9
Install the system cover.
10 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
11 Assign a new system and/or setup password.
Related links
Before working inside your system
Removing the system cover
Installing the system cover
After working inside your system
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Jumpers and connectors
