Dell GX240 User's Guide - Page 48

www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password. NOTE: If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an alternate system password. However, the system password cannot be used in place of the setup password. NOTE: You can use Password Status in conjunction with Setup Password to protect the system password from unauthorized changes. • Enabled - does not allow assignment of setup passwords; users must enter a setup password to make changes to system setup • Not Enabled - allows assignment of setup passwords; password feature is enabled but no password is assigned Assigning a Setup Password 1 Enter system setup, and verify that Setup Password is set to Not Enabled. 2 Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key. The computer prompts you to enter and verify the password. If a character is illegal for password use, the computer emits a beep. 3 Type in and then verify the password. After you verify the password, the Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. The next time you attempt to enter system setup, the computer prompts you for the setup password. A change to Setup Password becomes effective immediately (rebooting the computer is not required). Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled When you start system setup, the Setup Password option is highlighted, prompting you to type the password. If you do not enter the correct password, the computer lets you 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 If you have already assigned a setup password, type it 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. 46 Advanced Features