2
In the
System Security
screen, verify that
Password Status
is
Unlocked
.
3
Select
System Password
, alter or delete the existing system password and press
Enter or Tab.
4
Select
Setup Password
, alter or delete the existing setup password and press
Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the
new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup
password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
5
Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6
Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboots.
Clearing CMOS settings
1
Remove the
2
Remove the
3
Remove the
4
Wait for one minute.
5
Replace the
.
6
Replace the
.
7
Replace the
.
Clearing forgotten passwords
Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords, see
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