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NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and
Setup Password options to protect your system from unauthorized changes.
Deleting or changing existing system password and setup
password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the Password jumper is set to enabled and the Password Status is Unlocked before
attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change
an existing System or Setup password if the Password Status is Locked.
Steps
1.
To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after the system is turned on or restarted.
2.
From the System Setup Main Menu, select System BIOS and press Enter.
The System BIOS screen is displayed.
3.
On the System BIOS Screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
4.
On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
5.
Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
6.
Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
If you change the System and Setup password a message prompts you to reenter the new password.
If you delete the System and Setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.
7.
Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to save
the changes.
Operating with a setup password enabled
If Setup Password is Enabled, enter the correct setup password before modifying most of the System
Setup options.
If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the message
Invalid Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted!
Must power down.
Even after you turn off and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is
entered. The following options are exceptions:
•
If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked by using the Password Status option, you can
assign a system password.
•
You cannot disable or change an existing system password.
NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to
protect the system password from unauthorized changes.
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the
server's lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function
independently of the OS.
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