Dell D08S owner manual Disabling a System Password

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The System Security screen is displayed.

2.In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.

3.Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.

4.Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.

NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.

5.Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.

6.Press <Y> to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. The computer reboots.

Disabling a System Password

The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper disables any password(s) currently in use.

NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.

1.Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the cover.

3.Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.

4.Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.

NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the jumper.

5.Install the cover.

NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.

6.Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer.

7.Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

8.Remove the cover.

9.Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board.

10.Install the cover.

11.Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.

12.Power-on the computer.

13.Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password. See Setting up a System Password.

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Contents Regulatory Model D08S Regulatory Type D08S001 Page Contents Diagnostics Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerPage Page System Overview Removing and Installing ComponentsRecommended Tools Removing the Cover Installing the Cover Removing The Expansion Card Installing the Front BezelRemoving the Front Bezel Page Removing the Optical Drive Installing The Expansion CardRemoving the Drive Cage Installing the Optical DriveInstalling the Drive Cage Removing the Hard Drive Removing the Speaker Installing the Hard DriveMemory Module Guidelines Installing the SpeakerRemoving the System Fan Installing the MemoryRemoving the Memory Removing the Power Switch Installing the System FanInstalling the Power Switch Removing the I/O Panel Removing the Power Supply Installing the I/O PanelPage Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Power SupplyRemoving the Heatsink Assembly Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Processor Installing the Heatsink AssemblyInstalling the Intrusion Switch Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Intrusion Switch System Board Components Removing the System Board Page Installing the System Board Navigation Keys System SetupBoot Sequence System Setup Options COM1 Video Computrace Service from Absolute Software KEK Performance Post Behavior When Lookup Method is set to Static IP Updating the Bios Clearing Cmos Clearing Forgotten PasswordSystem and Setup Password Assigning a System Password and Setup Password Disabling a System Password Page Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostics DiagnosticsPage Power LED Diagnostics Troubleshooting Your ComputerBeep Code Error MessagesPage DIMM1 Page Page Technical Specifications Communications Power Page Contacting Dell
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