8
Press Y to save the changes.
The system reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup
password
Prerequisites
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.
About this task
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
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 system reboots.
Disabling a system password
Prerequisites
NOTE:
The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper disables
any password(s) currently in use.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
About this task
NOTE:
You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.
Steps
1
Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.
2
Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.
NOTE:
The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the system boots without the jumper.
NOTE:
If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the system disables the
new password(s) the next time it boots.
3
Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board.
Next steps
1
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2
Reboot the system and press F2 to enter the System Setup and see Setting up a System Password.
System Setup
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