Dell OptiPlex GX60, System User'S Manual

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You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is displayed:
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Enabled — A system password is assigned.
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Disabled — The system password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board.
You can only assign a system password when the following option is displayed:
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Not Enabled — No system password is assigned, and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (the default).
Assigning a System Password
To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Tab> or the <Shift><Tab> key combination to move to another field, or press <Esc> at
any time before you complete step 5.
1. Enter system setup (see " System Setup ") and verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked .
2. Highlight System Password , and then press the left- or right-arrow key.
The option heading changes to Enter Password , followed by an empty 32-character field in square brackets.
3. Type your new system password.
You can use up to 32 characters. To erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key. The password is not
case sensitive.
Certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the computer emits a beep.
As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.
4. Press <Enter>.
If the new system password is less than 32 characters, the whole field fills with placeholders. The option heading changes to Verify Password , followed
by another empty 32-character field in square brackets.
5. To confirm your password, type it a second time, and then press <Enter>.
The password setting changes to Enabled .
6. Exit system setup.
Password protection takes effect when you restart the computer.
Typing Your System Password
When you start or restart your computer, one of the following prompts appears on the screen.
If Password Status is set to Unlocked :
Type in the password and
- press <ENTER> to leave password security enabled.
- press <CTRL><ENTER> to disable password security.
Enter password:
If Password Status is set to Locked :