4. Press
Esc
and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5. Press
Y
to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Ensure that the
Password Status
is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing
System and 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 prompted. If you delete the
System and Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
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 restarts.
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