1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PASSWORD) on the system board (see System Board Components), then remove the jumper plug and set the plug
aside.
4. Close the computer cover.
5. Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on.
6. After the Microsoft®Windows®desktop appears on your computer, turn the computer off:
a. Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer.
b. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.
The computer performs a shutdown of the operating system, and then turns off.
7. Disconnect the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect the computer and monitor from their electrical outlets.
8. Press the power button on the computer to ground the system board.
9. Open the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
10. Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board (see System Board Components), and then reinstall the jumper plug to enable the password
feature.
11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).