Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
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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. 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.
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
NOTE:
If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on
page 58), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system
password.
When
Password Status
is
Unlocked
, you have the option to leave the
password security enabled or to disable password security.
To leave the password security enabled:
1
Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Delete>.
2
Type your password and press <Enter>.
To disable the password security:
1
Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Delete>.
2
Type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.
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