Dell R410 Laptop User Manual


 
Jumpers and Connectors 173
5
Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn
on the system.
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots
with the password jumper plug in the "disabled" position. However, before
you assign a new system and/or setup password, you must return the
jumper plug to the enabled position.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the jumper
plug still in the "disabled" position, the system disables the new password(s)
the next time it boots.
6
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
7
Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 82.
8
Move the password jumper back to the enabled position to restore the
password function. See Table 7-1.
9
Close the system.
10
Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn
on the system.
11
Assign a new system and/or setup password.
To assign a new password using the System Setup program, see "System
and Setup Password Features" on page 71.
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