Dell PowerEdge T410, Hardware Owner'S Manual

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
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Using the System Password
When a system password is assigned, the system prompts for the system
password after the system starts and only those with the password have full
use of the system.
Assigning a System Password
Before assigning a system password, enter the System Setup program and
check the
System Password option.
When a system password is assigned, System Password is Enabled . If
Password Status is Unlocked , you can change the system password. If Locked ,
you cannot change the system password. Disabling the password jumper on
the system board sets
System Password to Disabled , and you cannot change
or enter a new system password.
When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the
system board is in the enabled position,
System Password is Not Enabled and
Password Status is Unlocked . To assign a system password:
1
Verify that Password Status is Unlocked .
2
Highlight the System Password option and press <Enter>.
3
Type your new system password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you type, placeholders appear in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. Certain key combinations
are invalid and if you enter one, the system beeps. To erase a character,
press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.
NOTE:
To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press
<Enter> to move to another field, or press <Esc> prior to completing step 5.
4
Press <Enter>.
5
To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.
System Password changes to Enabled . Exit the System Setup program and
begin using your system.
6
Either reboot the system now for the password protection to take effect or
continue working.
NOTE:
Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
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