Dell Dimension E521 Setup - locked out of installation, do not know how to reset the password

Hello. I have a problem with my Dell Dimension E521.

On the Setup screen when I press F2, I added an administrator password in the security field.

I thought I knew the password, as I had written somewhere, but I can't.

I don't know how to reset the password - it told me to remove the admin password by entering a blank password in the new and confirm

password, but it won't let me move down.

Can someone give me directions as to how can I reset my password without having to re - install my OS again? Thank you.

My computer specs:
Model: Dell Dimension E521

RAM: 2 GB

Model and the speed of the processor: AMD Athlon Dual Core 2 GHz

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista - Home premium (32 Bit edition), service pack 1

Locate the password jumper 2 pins (PSWD) on the system board and remove the jumper to clear the password.

It is located next to the PCIe location.

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