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Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup
password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) 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.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1
In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2
In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3
Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4
Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE:
If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the
System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
5
Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6
Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboots.
System Setup options
NOTE:
Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
Table 3. General
Option
System Information
Boot Sequence
Advanced Boot Options
Date/Time
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System setup
Description
Displays the following information:
•
System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership
Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
•
Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory
Channel Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1 Size, DIMM 2 Size, DIMM 3 Size, and DIMM 4
Size.
•
PCI Information: Displays SLOT1, SLOT2, and SLOT3_M.2
•
Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock
Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3
Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology.
•
Device Information: Displays SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2, SATA-4, M.2 PCIe SSD-0, LOM MAC
Address, Video Controller, and Audio Controller. .
Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system from the
devices specified in this list.
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Legacy
•
UEFI
Allows you to select the Enable Legacy Option ROMs option, when in UEFI boot mode. By default,
this option is not selected.
Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect
immediately.
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