for the current boot only, and then press <Enter>.
For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight
USB Flash Device
and press <Enter>.
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
1.
Enter system setup (see
Entering System Setup
).
2.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the
Boot Sequence
menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.
3.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4.
Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).
5.
Press plus (+) or minus (
–
) to move a selected device up or down the list.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PASSWORD) on the system board (see
System Board Components
), then remove the jumper plug and set the plug
aside.
4.
Close the computer cover.
5.
Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on.
6.
After the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop appears on your computer, turn the computer off:
a.
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
b.
Shut down the operating system:
¡
In Windows XP, click
Start
®
Turn Off Computer
®
Turn off
.
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In Windows Vista,
c
lick
Start
, click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click
Shut Down
.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.
NOTE:
To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
NOTE:
Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
This process erases both the system and setup passwords
NOTE:
Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system,
press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
