BIOS Password Recovery for the Dell Optiplex

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The BIOS password is cleared from a Dell Optiplex by removing the password jumper (PSWD) from the motherboard. The location of this jumper can be found in the Optiplex User Guides.

For most Dell Optiplex desktops, these are the steps to reset the BIOS password and clear all CMOS settings:

• Locate the 3-pin CMOS password reset jumper on the system board.

• Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2.

• Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 and wait more or less 5 seconds.

• Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2.