Hence, the administrator password must be set before setting the system password. System Password Allows to set, change, or delete the system password when the service tag is present Boot Menu Security Enabled or Disabled User must enter Admin Password to access the F12 Boot Menu when this setting is enabled (Disabled by default) HDD Protection Feature Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) Boot 1st Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; CD/DVD; Network; USB Floppy; USB Hard Disk; USB CD/DVD; Disabled (Hard Disk by default) 2nd Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; CD/DVD; Network; USB Floppy; USB Hard Disk; USB CD/DVD; Disabled (CD/DVD Drive by default) Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options l USB Floppy — The computer attempts to boot from the USB floppy disk drive. If no operating system is on the floppy disk, the computer generates an error message. l 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. l CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive. If no CD/DVD/CD-RW is in the drive, or if the CD/DVD/CD-RW has no operating system, the computer generates an error message. l 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. l Network — The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no operating system is found on the network, the computer generates an error message. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored. 1. If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3. When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from. For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Storage Device and press . Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup). 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to access the menu. 3rd Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; CD/DVD; Network; USB Floppy; USB Hard Disk; USB CD/DVD; Disabled (USB Floppy by default) 4th Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; CD/DVD; Network; USB Floppy; USB Hard Disk; USB CD/DVD; Disabled (Network by default) 5th Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; CD/DVD; Network; USB Floppy; USB Hard Disk; USB CD/DVD; Disabled (USB Hard Disk by default) 6th Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; CD/DVD; Network; USB Floppy; USB Hard Disk; USB CD/DVD; Disabled (USB CD/DVD by default) Exit Exit options Provides options to Save Changes and Reset, Discard Changes and Reset, and Load Defaults NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: To boot from the network, ensure that onboard LAN boot ROM option is enabled in the system setup (see System Setup). NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your device is bootable, check the device documentation. 3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device. Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PSWDCLR1) on the system board. (see System Board Components). 4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 5. Turn on the computer to clear the password. 6. Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 7. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature. 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on. Clearing CMOS Passwords NOTE: Write down your current bo...
