Dell OptiPlex 755 User's Guide - Page 279

4 Press twice to clear the existing system password. The setting changes to Not Set. If Not Set is displayed, the system password is deleted. If Not Set is not displayed, press to restart the computer, and then repeat steps 3 and 4. 5 To assign a new password, follow the procedure in "Assigning a System Password" on page 277. 6 Exit system setup. Administrator Password Option Settings You cannot change or enter a new administrator password if either of the following two options is displayed: • Set - An administrator password is assigned. • Disabled - The administrator password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board. You can only assign an administrator password when the following option is displayed: • Not Set - No administrator password is assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (the default setting). Assigning an Administrator Password The administrator password can be the same as the system password. NOTE: If the two passwords are different, the administrator password can be used as an alternate system password. However, the system password cannot be used in place of the administrator password. 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 280) and verify that Admin Password is set to Not Set. 2 Highlight Admin Password and press the left- or right-arrow key. 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 Admin Password setting changes to Set. The next time you enter system setup, the computer prompts you for the administrator password. 4 Exit system setup. A change to Admin Password becomes effective immediately (no need to restart the computer). Operating Your Computer With an Administrator Password Enabled When you enter system setup, the Admin Password option is highlighted, prompting you to type the password. Advanced Features 279