Dell OptiPlex XE User Manual

To reset system and/or administrator passwords, see Clearing Forgotten Passwords.
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.
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2. Remove the computer cover.
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3. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password. See Password Protection.
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4. Replace the computer cover.
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5. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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6. After the Microsoft®Windows®desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer.
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7. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
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8. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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9. Open the computer cover.
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10. Locate the 2-pin password jumper on the system board and attach the jumper to reenable the password feature.
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11. Replace the computer cover.
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Jumper
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Setting
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Description
PSWD
Password features are enabled (default setting).
Password features are disabled.
RTCRST
The real-time clock has not been reset.
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The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily).
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: This process erases both the system and administrator passwords.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

Dell OptiPlex XE Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	OptiPlex XE
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

System Setup

Password Protection

Covers System Password and Administrator Password settings for security.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Procedure to reset system and administrator passwords by clearing jumpers.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Procedure to reset CMOS settings by manipulating jumpers on the system board.

Diagnostics

Dell Diagnostics

Instructions for running diagnostic tests on your computer hardware.

Power Button Light Codes

Explains the meaning of different power button light states for system status.

Beep Codes

Lists beep code patterns and their corresponding causes during system startup.

Diagnostic Lights

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Safety guidelines and preparation steps before performing any internal computer work.

Turning Off Your Computer

Instructions for safely shutting down the operating system and the computer.

After Working Inside Your Computer