| Model | Location | Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| Dell - Dimension | ||
| P100t, P75t, P90t | DIP switch is located next to Memory banks. | - Set switch No. 3 to ON position. - Start and down computer. - Reset switch to OFF. |
XPS M166s, XPS 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. - Set jumper to pins 2-3, Start computer. It will boot directly into maintenance screen of system setup program. - Highlight CLEAR ALL PASSWORDS, Press ENTER, Select YES. - Exit, Down computer, Reset jumper to pins 1-2. |
| 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. |
| Model | Location | Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| 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. - Restart computer, in BIOS Setup set CHASSIS INTRUSION to ENABLED. |
| 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. - Restart computer, in BIOS Setup set CHASSIS INTRUSION to ENABLED. |
| GXM | Jumper bank is located at the edge of the System board, adjacent to the CPU, Second jumper from to is marked PSWD. | |
| XL 575 | Jumper bank is located between Memory banks and Riser 2 slot. Jumper is marked PSWD. | |
| Dell - Notebooks | ||
| Inspiron and Latitude: 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! |
| Poweredge 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. |
| Model | Location | Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| E-3600 | Jumper located near front panel harness and USB connectors. | |
| E-4200 | Single jumper, located between PCI slots and CMOS battery. | |
| 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. |