Jumpers How do I install cmos jumpers on dell inspirion 530s

FYI, I know this is an old posting but you don't have to go to Dell Tech Support for password reset, just reset the CMOS password jumpers inside the computer. Not a difficult task at all, refer to the owner's manual for details on opening the computer, and for resetting the jumpers. Very easy solution, did it myself. Hope this helps.

Can't remember if there is a CMOS jumper to clear the BIOS. May have to remove the BIOS battery to clear settings and password.

Media Card Reader is optional for Dell Inspirion 530s.
You can check for its availability by opening the Flexbay panel by pressing the button.
Here is a picture where you may check the position of Media Card Reader. SDCard Reader slot is usually under number 1.

try this:

1- shut it down then open the computer box
2- find a green or blue jumper beside the memory slot or Data cable slots
3- remove jumper , then turn computer on
wait for 10 sec then shut it down
4- put the jumper back and close the computer box
5- turn the pc on and have fun

When you flash the wrong BIOS, the motherboard is broken for good unless you have the factory utilities, which (I'm assuming you don't work in a Dell factory) you don't. Sorry. Your best bet is to buy a new motherboard and switch all your parts onto that mobo.

To reset the BIOS password read the information from this link.

In case of your Dell Inspirion laptop the easiest method would be using software from Hiren's Boot CD as it's pretty hard to open it up and reach for the CMOS battery or the jumper and I wouldn't recommend doing it especially if it's under warranty.

To reset the BIOS password read the information from this link.

In case of your laptop the easiest method would be using software from Hiren's Boot CD as it's pretty hard to open it up and reach for the CMOS battery or the jumper and I wouldn't recommend doing it especially if it's under warranty.

You can either short the "Clear CMOS" jumper, or pop the CMOS battery out. Everything will reset back to factory state - the only effect on windows ill be the date change.

Open the computer case. On the motherboard, (looking from the bottom of the motherboard), in the bottom right quadrant, to the right of the CMOS battery, you'll see two jumpers labeled CLR_CMOS and PSWD. You'll want to move the jumper for the PSWD block to pins 2-3 for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper on pins 1-2. This will clear the CMOS password.

Someone has turned on the BIOS password on you and therefore the PC will not let you boot up unless you enter the correct password. The problem is you cannot turn off the password option unless you know the password. I would start by asking other people who had access to you computer what they set the password to. If nobody comes clean, then you will have to call Dell Tech Support to get them to reset the password for you. They will give you a master BIOS password to override the one set and turn off the option.