I would like to clear my NVRAM on my Dell Desktop 8300. I...

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Question by Turner
Submitted on 8/19/2003
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I would like to clear my NVRAM on my Dell Desktop 8300. I have gone into system setup but there is no option there, so i am looking into finding some kind of advanced system setup a.k.a maintenance mode, where i will be able to reset the configuration data/boot configuration. I have tried finding a configuration jumper to remove, but i can only find a password jumper. Does anyone know how to jumper the system board to maintenance mode as i believe this may help solve the problem below: The problem i am having is that when playing a media file through any media player, once another application is running e.g Internet explorer, the track skips, you can see the time actually jump. (e.g 0.58 to 1.01) I have tried increasing the virtual memory maximum, but this has also not helped.

Answer by Tech-Support
Submitted on 2/13/2004
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To clear the NVRAM, perform the following steps: Restart your computer. At the first text on the screen or at the Dell logo, press the <F2> key every three seconds until the message Entering Setup appears. The System Setup screen appears. Press the <Caps Lock> key, the <Scroll Lock> key, and the <Num Lock> key to light up all three lights on the keyboard. Press the <Alt> and <E> keys at the same time. The system will emit a beep tone to indicate that NVRAM has been cleared. Press the <Esc> key, and then press the <Enter> key to save the changes and reboot the system. Proceed with the installation or troubleshooting that you were attempting. CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this document, read the following caution for your personal safety and to prevent damage to the system from electro static discharge (ESD). FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT. Turn off your computer and all devices. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface at the back of the computer before touching anything inside your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Disconnect the power cable to your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Disconnect any devices connected to the computer, including the monitor, from their electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

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Answer by iftikhar
Submitted on 12/24/2006
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hi,i clear nvram on my dell 150,its can only upgrade from a10 to a11 but i want to perform clear it wel,but it cannot clear plz

Answer by tfyu
Submitted on 4/27/2007
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Answer by good-guy
Submitted on 10/31/2003
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To clear the NVRAM, perform the following steps: Restart your computer. At the first text on the screen or at the Dell logo, press the <F2> key every three seconds until the message Entering Setup appears. The System Setup screen appears. Press the <Caps Lock> key, the <Scroll Lock> key, and the <Num Lock> key to light up all three lights on the keyboard. Press the <Alt> and <E> keys at the same time. The system will emit a beep tone to indicate that NVRAM has been cleared. Press the <Esc> key, and then press the <Enter> key to save the changes and reboot the system. Proceed with the installation or troubleshooting that you were attempting

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