Dell bios trick

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/17592640.aspx



CLEAR NVRAM

Posted by DELL-Chris M on 29 Nov 2005 3:25 PM
Clear Nvram
(1) Reset Nvram method 1
* Reboot system and enter the BIOS Setup by pressing F2
* Scroll down to Maintenance
* Choose Load Defaults
* Press escape and save the changes

(2) Reset Nvram method 2
* Reboot system and enter the BIOS Setup by pressing F2
* Turn on Caps Lock, Scroll Lock and Num Lock
* Press ALT + F (you should hear a beep)
* Press escape and save the changes

(3) Reset Nvram method 3 using the cmos chip
* Go here
* Click your model
* If listed, click view by Service Manual
* Click System Setup
* Click Clearing CMOS Settings and/or Clearing Forgotten Passwords

* Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLR CMOS) on the motherboard
* 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

Message Edited by DELL-ChrisM on 06-22-2007 01:38 PM
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