Compaq Evo Desktop Manual De Usuario

Troubleshooting Guide

Password Security and Resetting CMOS

5. Replace the computer cover or access panel.

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For assistance locating the CMOS button and other system board 
components, see the Illustrated Parts Map (IPM) for your particular 
system.

6. Reconnect the external devices.

7. Plug in the computer and turn on power.

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You will need to reset your passwords and any special system setups 
along with the date and time.

See the Desktop Management Guide for further instructions on 
reestablishing passwords. For instructions on Computer Setup, see the 
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.

To reset CMOS, you must first access the Computer Setup Utilities 
menu.

When the Computer Setup message appears in the lower-right corner 
of the screen, press the 

 key. Press 

 to bypass the title screen, 

if necessary.

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If you do not press the 

 key while the message is displayed, you 

must turn the computer off, then on again, to access the utility.

A choice of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities 
menu: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced.

To reset CMOS to the factory default settings first set time and date, 
then use the arrow keys or the 

 key to select File > Set Defaults 

and Exit. This resets the soft settings that include boot sequence order 
and other factory settings. It will not, however, force hardware 
rediscovery.

See the Desktop Management Guide for further instructions on 
reestablishing passwords. For instructions on Computer Setup, see the 
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.

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