Dell OptiPlex GX60, System User'S Manual

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The computer prompts you to type and verify the password. If a character is not permitted, the computer emits a beep.
3. Type and then verify the password.
After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled . The next time you enter system setup, the computer prompts you for
the setup password.
4. Exit system setup.
A change to Setup Password becomes effective immediately (no need to restart the computer).
Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled
When you enter system setup, the Setup Password option is highlighted, prompting you to type the password.
If you do not type the correct password, the computer allows you to view, but not modify, system setup options.
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password.
1. Enter system setup.
2. Type the setup password at the prompt.
3. Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing setup password.
The setting changes to Not Enabled .
To assign a new setup password, perform the steps in " Assigning a System Password ."
4. Exit system setup.
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
1. Open the computer cover.
2. Remove the jumper plug labeled PSWD from the jumper.
See " Jumper Settings " to locate the password jumper.
3. Close the computer cover.
4. Reconnect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.
This disables the existing password(s).
5. Enter system setup and verify that Setup Password is set to Disabled .
6. Exit system setup.
NOTE: You can use Password Status with System Password and Setup Password to further protect your computer from unauthorized changes.
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see the safety instructions .