Setup Guide

60 Quick Reference Guide
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 10.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 43).
3 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board. By
default, Pin1 and Pin2 should be connected. You will need to remove the
jumper and boot the system, as follows.
4 Remove the jumper.
A failure has occurred.
This pattern also displays when
you enter system setup and
may not indicate a problem.
• Ensure that the cables are
properly connected to the
system board from the hard
drive and the optical drive.
• Check the computer
message that appears on
your monitor screen.
• If the problem persists,
Contact Dell.
After POST is complete, all
four diagnostic lights turn
green briefly before turning off
to indicate normal operating
condition.
None.
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution