| Make | Model | Location | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Dimension | P100t, P75t, P90t | DIP switch is located next to Memory banks. | Switch No. 3: turn ON, Start and down computer, Reset switch to OFF. |
| P133v, P166v, P200v XPS M166s, M200s XPS P133s MT |
Jumper bank located toward front of System board, marked A, B, C, D. | In set A, jump pins 2-3, start and down computer, Replace jumper to pins 1-2. | |
| XPS D266 XPS T550 |
Single jumper is located at the front of the System board, forward of the expansion slots. | NOTE: This procedure returns all settings to defaults. Check all settings in advance. You may need to reset System Processor Speed. 1) Set jumper to pins 2-3, Start computer, computer will boot directly into maintenance screen of system setup program. 2) Highlight CLEAR ALL PASSWORDS, Press ENTER, Select YES. 3) Exit, Down computer, Reset jumper to pins 1-2. |
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| XPS P166c MT | Jumper bank is located at the edge of the System board, adjacent to the CPU. | Set jumper F (PSWD) to pins 2-3, Start computer to erase password, down computer, Reset jumper to pins 1-2. | |
| 4100 | Single jumper is located forward of PCI slots. | Jump pins 2-3, start and down computer, reset jumper to pins 1-2. | |
| Dell OptiPlex | GX1p, GX200 | System board Jumper bank located toward front, near Riser Board connector. Topmost jumper should be marked PSWD. |
Remove PSWD jumper, start and down computer, replace jumper. |
| GX100, GX110 | Jumper is located near front of System board, immediately above Riser board connector. | Remove jumper plug, Start computer to erase passwords, down computer, replace jumper. | |
| GXM | Jumper bank is located at the edge of the System board, adjacent to the CPU, Second jumper from to is marked PSWD. | Remove jumper plug, Start computer to erase passwords, down computer, replace jumper. | |
| XL 575 | Jumper bank is located between Memory banks and Riser 2 slot. Jumper is marked PSWD. | Remove jumper plug, Start computer to erase passwords, down computer, replace jumper. | |
| Dell Inspiron and Latitude Notebooks | All Models | No information on resetting forgotten passwords is given for these models. | Dell recommends calling Tech Support. Proof of identity will be required. NOTE: See Poweredge instructions. Good luck! |
| Dell Poweredge Notebooks | 4400, 6300 | Jumper bank is located on right rear corner of System board. | Remove jumper plug, Start computer to erase passwords, down computer, replace jumper. |
| Gateway E Series | E-3200 | Single jumper is located near center of System board. It is usually colored blue. | Move jumper to pins 2-3, start and down computer, Reset jumper to pins 1-2. |
| E-3400 | Single jumper located toward the rear of System board, forward of parallel port. | Move jumper to pins 2-3, start and down computer, Reset jumper to pins 1-2. | |
| E-3600 | Jumper located near front panel harness and USB connectors. | Move jumper to pins 2-3, start and down computer, Reset jumper to pins 1-2. | |
| E-4200 | Single jumper, located between PCI slots and CMOS battery. | Move jumper to pins 2-3, start and down computer, Reset jumper to pins 1-2. | |
| Gateway Solo Notebooks | All models | No Information given. | Gateway states: The password feature is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. You must return your computer for repair. Call Client Care for instructions. |
| Hewlett-Packard Vectra | All models | Dip switch bank located near top side of System board. | Set switch no. 3 to ON, Start and down computer, Reset switch to OFF. |