How do I reset my Dell CMOS jumper?
Locate the 2-pin CMOS jumper labeled RTCRST on the system board. Move the 2-pin jumper plug from the password jumper to the pins on the CMOS jumper. Plug the power cable to the computer and wait for 10 seconds for the CMOS to clear. Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to the password jumper.
How do I reset my Dell BIOS to default?
The method to reset the BIOS varies between different computers:
- Click the Load defaults button.
- Or, press the F9 key to load default settings.
- Or, press the Alt + F key to load default settings.
How do I bypass Dell BIOS password?
Locate the password reset jumper (PSWD) on the system board. Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins. Power on without the jumper plug to clear the password. Wait until the desktop is loaded and then shut down the computer and replace the jumper plug in its original location.
What does resetting CMOS do?
Clearing the CMOS resets your BIOS settings back to their factory default state. In most cases, you can clear the CMOS from within the BIOS menu. In some cases, you may have to open your computer’s case.
How do I reset my motherboard without a jumper?
If there is no CLR_CMOS jumpers or [CMOS_SW] button on the motherboard, please follow the steps to clear CMOS:
- Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes or longer.
- Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
- Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.
How to reset BIOS admin password on OptiPlex 780?
To reset BIOS passwords on Optiplex 780 (small form factor shown here); Power off system and remove jumper (normally blue) from PSWD1 Boot system – BIOS should alert about password disabled. Power down and replace jumper
Where is the jumper plug on DELL Optiplex?
Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (RTCRST) on the system board. Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2. Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 and wait approximately 5 seconds. Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2. Close the computer cover.
Where is the 2 pin jumper on a Dell laptop?
Locate the 2-pin CMOS jumper labeled RTCRST on the system board. Move the 2-pin jumper plug from the password jumper to the pins on the CMOS jumper. Plug the power cable to the computer and wait for 10 seconds for the CMOS to clear. Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to the password jumper.
Is there a real time clock reset jumper for Dell?
For Dell desktops that does not have an RTCRST jumper, see the Dell knowledge base article How to Reset Real Time Clock (RTC) to Recover Your Dell Desktop System . NOTE: The RTCRST/PSWD jumper is not available on Dell laptops. The Real-Time Clock Reset (RTCRST) jumper helps reset or clear the NVRAM on the computer.
