Dell Precision WorkStation 530 User Manual page 55

NOTE:
If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as
an alternate system password. However, the system password cannot be used in
place of the setup password.
A change to Setup Password becomes effective immediately (rebooting the
computer is not required).
Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled
When you start system setup, the Setup Password option is highlighted,
prompting you to type the password.
If you do not enter the correct password, the computer lets you view, but
not modify, system setup
NOTE:
To further protect your computer from unauthorized changes, you can
use the Password Status
Password Setup Password
and
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password.
Enter system setup.
1
If you have already assigned a setup password, type it at the prompt.
2
Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to
3
delete the existing setup password.
The setting changes to Not Enabled.
If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in
4
"Assigning a Setup Password."
Disabling System and Setup Passwords
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
For You and Your Computer."
NOTICE:
Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see
Components" or "Interior Service
options.
system setup option in conjunction with the
options.
Label."
System
"Safety First—
"System Board
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