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| System
Setup
Clearing CMOS Settings
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 CMOS jumper
(RTCRST)
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 CMOS 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.
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