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4. Press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password.
5. Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option.
If Not Enabled is displayed, the system password is deleted. If Not Enabled is not displayed, press <Alt><b> to restart the computer, and then repeat
step 3 through step 5.
To assign a new password, follow the procedure in "Assigning a System Password."
6. Exit system setup.
Setup Password
Option Settings
l Enabled — Does not allow assignment of setup passwords; users must enter a setup password to make changes to system setup
l Not Enabled — Allows assignment of setup passwords; password feature is enabled but no password is assigned
Assigning a Setup Password
The setup password can be the same as the system 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 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 Setup Password setting changes to Enabled. The next time you enter system setup, the computer prompts you for
the setup password.
4. Exit system setup.
A change to Setup Password becomes effective immediately (no need to restart the computer).
Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled
When you enter system setup, the Setup Password option is highlighted, prompting you to type the password.
If you do not type 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. Type the setup password 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.
To assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a System Password."
4. Exit system setup.
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
1. Open the computer cover.
2. Remove the jumper plug labeled "PSWD" from the jumper.
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.
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "Safety Instructions."
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
- Abbreviations and Acronyms 2
- Advanced Troubleshooting 3
- Reinstalling Drivers 4
- Windows 2000 5
- Creating a Restore Point 6
- Before You Reinstall 6
- Reinstalling Windows XP 7
- Microsoft Windows XP 8
- Advanced Features 10
- Security 11
- Password Protection 11
- Assigning a System Password 12
- Typing Your System Password 12
- Setup Password 13
- System Setup 14
- Boot Sequence 15
- System Setup Options 16
- Booting to a USB Device 18
- Jumper Settings 18
- Power Button 19
- Hyper-Threading 19
- Power Management 20
- Battery 21
- Cleaning Your Computer 23
- Closing the Computer Cover 24
- Ergonomic Computing Habits 25
- Back to Contents Page 26
- Operating System CD 28
- Getting Help 29
- AutoTech Service 30
- Problems With Your Order 31
- Product Information 31
- Before You Call 31
- Contacting Dell 32
- Glossary 40
- DDR Memory Overview 47
- Installing Memory 48
- Removing Memory 50
- Regulatory Notices 51
- IC Notice (Canada Only) 52
- CE Notice (European Union) 52
- ENERGY STAR®Compliance 52
- VCCI Notice (Japan Only) 53
- Class A Device 54
- Class B Device 54
- BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) 55
- SAFETY: General 57
- SAFETY: Battery Disposal 59
- PCI Cards 101
- Removing a PCI Card 103
- Serial Port Adapters 104
- Opening the Computer Cover 106
- Connecting Drive Cables 107
- Drive Interface Connectors 108
- Power Cable Connector 108
- Hard Drive 109
- Removing a Hard Drive 110
- Installing a Hard Drive 110
- Front-Panel Inserts 112
- Floppy Drive 112
- Removing a Floppy Drive 113
- Installing a Floppy Drive 114
- CD/DVD Drive 115
- Installing a CD/DVD Drive 116
- Cable Routing 117
- Microprocessor 119
- About Your Computer 124
- Back View 125
- Inside Your Computer 126
- System Board Components 127
- AGP and DVI Adapter Cards 129
- Adding a Second Hard Drive 142
- Removing a CD/DVD Drive 148
- Solving Problems 156
- Beep Codes 157
- System Lights 158
- Battery Problems 158
- Card Problems 158
- Drive Problems 159
- CD drive problems 160
- DVD drive problems 160
- Hard drive problems 160
- Dropped or Damaged Computer 161
- Error Messages 161
- General Problems 163
- A solid blue screen appears 164
- Other software problems 164
- Other technical problems 164
- General hardware problems 164
- Keyboard Problems 165
- Memory Problems 165
- Mouse Problems 165
- Network Problems 166
- Power Problems 166
- Printer Problems 167
- Sound and Speaker Problems 168
- System Board Problems 168
- Video and Monitor Problems 169
- Specifications 171
- May20048Y945Rev.A02 175
- Warranty and Return Policy 176
- Adding User Accounts 177
- Fast User Switching 178
- Network Setup Wizard 178
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