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Page 152 152System Setup Utility
Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Boot Options
•Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
•
Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
User Password:Allows you to change the user password.
You cannot use the...

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•CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the
optical drive. If no disc is in the drive, or if the disc is not bootable,
the computer generates an error message.
•
USB Storage Device — Insert the memory device into a USB connector
and restart the computer. When
F12 Boot Options appears in the
lower-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS detects the
device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be...

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NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
3Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory...

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Password:
4Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting.
5Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2
and 3.
6Replace the left side-panel. See Replacing the Left Side-Panel on
page 27.
7Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15.
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Clearing CMOS Passwords
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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to
clear the CMOS setting.
1Remove the left side-panel. See Left Side-Panel on page 25.
2Locate the...

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4Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting.
5Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2
and 3.
6Replace the left side-panel. See Replacing the Left Side-Panel on
page 27.
7Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15.
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Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing
the system board. To flash the BIOS:
1
Turn on the computer.
2Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
3Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of
your computer.
If you have your computer’s Service Tag:
aClick Enter a Tag.
bEnter your computer’s Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field,
click
Go,...

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8Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on
the screen.
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Specifications
To learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop,
see Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals
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Specifications
To learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop, 
see Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals
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