Dell PowerEdge T40 EMC Installation and Service Manual - Page 30

System and setup password

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9. Once complete, the system will reboot and the BIOS update process is completed. System and setup password Table 16. System and setup password Password type System password Setup password Description Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your system. You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your system. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled. 30 Pre-operating system management applications

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9.
Once complete, the system will reboot and the BIOS update process is completed.
System and setup password
Table 16. System and setup password
Password type
Description
System password
Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password
Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the
BIOS settings of your system.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your system.
CAUTION:
The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system.
CAUTION:
Anyone can access the data stored on your system if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE:
System and setup password feature is disabled.
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Pre-operating system management applications