Dell R805 manual Using the System Password, Assigning a System Password

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Your system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, operate your system only with system password protection.

To change or delete an existing password, you must know the password (see Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password). If you forget your password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until a trained service technician changes the password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in Disabling a Forgotten Password.

Using the System Password

After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the system. When the System Password option is set to Enabled, the system prompts you for the system password after the system starts.

Assigning a System Password

Before you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option.

When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled. If the setting shown for the Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If the Password Status option is Locked, you cannot change the system password. When the system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you cannot change or enter a new system password.

When a system password is System Password option is

not assigned and the password jumper Not Enabled and the Password Status

on the system board is in the enabled (default) position, the setting shown for the field is Unlocked. To assign a system password:

1.Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.

2.Highlight the System Password option and press <Enter>.

3.Type your new system password.

You can use up to 32 characters in your password.

As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.

The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the system beeps. To erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.

NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Enter> to move to another field, or press <Esc> at any time prior to completing step 5.

4.Press <Enter>.

5.To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.

The setting shown for the System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.

6.Either reboot your system now for your password protection to take effect or continue working.

NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see Using the Setup Password), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.

When the Password Status option is set to Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable the password security.

To leave the password security enabled:

1.Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.

2.Type your password and press <Enter>.

To disable the password security:

1.Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.

2.Type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.

When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>, type your password and press <Enter> at the prompt.

After you type the correct system password and press <Enter>, your system operates as usual.

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Contents Page Accessing System Features During Startup Keystrokes for Accessing System FeaturesBack to Contents Other Information You May NeedFront-Panel Features and Indicators Indicator, Button, or Icon Description ConnectorBack-Panel Features and Indicators Hard-Drive Indicator CodesHard-Drive Indicator Patterns for RAID Condition Drive-Status Indicator PatternPower Indicator Codes NIC Indicator CodesConnecting External Devices Redundant Power Supply IndicatorsNIC Indicator Codes Indicator Indicator CodeLCD Status Messages LCD Status MessagesSee Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems Troubleshooting System Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting the Microprocessors See Troubleshooting the MicroprocessorsSee Troubleshooting a Hard Drive Install memory. See Installing Memory ModulesSee Troubleshooting System Memory Daughter CardSolving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages System MessagesRemoving LCD Status Messages System MessagesTroubleshooting System Memory See Installing a RAC CardTroubleshooting Your System for any faulty components Troubleshooting a Hard Drive. See Using the System SetupUSB Device, or Troubleshooting a Hard Drive for See Troubleshooting a USB Device or Troubleshooting a HardCombination. See Installing a Processor See Troubleshooting the System BatteryDiagnostics Messages Alert MessagesBack to Contents Using Server Administrator Diagnostics System Diagnostics FeaturesWhen to Use the System Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsUsing the Custom Test Options Selecting Devices for TestingSelecting Diagnostics Options System Diagnostics Testing OptionsVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellContacting Dell Glossary Page Page System memory See RAM Back to Contents Installing System Components Front Bezel Recommended ToolsInside the System Opening and Closing the System Removing the Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Opening the SystemHard Drives Closing the SystemInstalling a Drive Blank Installing a Hot-Plug Hard DriveRemoving a Drive Blank Removing a Hot-Plug Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive CarrierReplacing a Hard-Drive Carrier Power Supplies Removing a Power SupplyReplacing a Power Supply Removing the Power Supply BlankInstalling the Power Supply Blank Internal SD CardRemoving a System Fan Installing the SD CardSystem Fans Replacing a Cooling Fan Installing a SAS Controller Daughter CardSAS Controller Daughter Card Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card 11. SAS Controller Daughter Card CablingRAID Battery Configuring the Boot DeviceInternal USB Memory Key Connector Installing a RAID BatteryInstalling the Optional Internal USB Memory Key Expansion CardsRemoving an Expansion Card Expansion Card Installation GuidelinesInstalling an Expansion Card Cooling Shrouds Removing the Memory Module Cooling ShroudsRemoving the Processor Cooling Shroud Installing the Processor Cooling ShroudInstalling the Memory Module Cooling Shrouds Replacing the Fan Bracket Fan BracketsRemoving the Fan Brackets Replacing Expansion-Card Riser Expansion-Card RisersRemoving Expansion-Card Riser Removing the Riser 2 Board From the Expansion-Card Bracket 18. Removing and Replacing Expansion-Card RiserRemoving the RAC Card RAC CardReplacing the Riser 2 Board on the Expansion-Card Bracket Installing a RAC Card 20. Removing and Installing a RAC CardLOM Daughter Card Removing the LOM Daughter CardInstalling the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the LOM Daughter Card Removing the Optical Drive from the System22. Removing and Installing the Optical Drive Tray Removing the Optical Drive From the Optical Drive TrayInstalling an Optical Drive Into the Optical Drive Tray General Memory Module Installation GuidelinesMemory Configurations System MemoryMemory Sparing Support Installing Memory ModulesMemory Sparing Configurations 25. Installing and Removing a Memory Module Removing Memory ModulesRemoving a Processor Integrated NIC TOEProcessors Installing a Processor 26. Installing and Removing the Heat SinkSystem Battery Replacing the System BatterySideplane Board Removing the Sideplane BoardRemoving the SAS/SATA Backplane Board Installing the Sideplane BoardSAS/SATA Backplane Board Control Panel Assembly Installing the SAS/SATA Backplane BoardRemoving the Control Panel Assembly Installing the Control Panel AssemblySystem Board Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board Replace the sideplane. See Installing the Sideplane BoardJumper Setting Description System Board JumpersSystem Board Connectors Connector DescriptionSAS/SATA Backplane Board Connectors Sideplane Board ConnectorsOpen the system. See Opening and Closing the System Disabling a Forgotten PasswordExpansion-Card Riser-Board Components and PCIe Buses Back to Contents Entering the System Setup Program System Setup OptionsResponding to Error Messages Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Options Using the System Password and Using the Setup PasswordMemory Information Screen Memory Information ScreenCPU Information Screen CPU Information ScreenIntegrated Devices Screen Serial Communication Screen System Security ScreenIntegrated Devices Screen Options Serial Communication Screen OptionsSystem and Setup Password Features EnabledDisabled Exit ScreenUsing the System Password Assigning a System PasswordUsing the Setup Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordBaseboard Management Controller Configuration Entering the BMC Setup ModuleBMC Setup Module Options See Disabling a Forgotten PasswordSafety First-For You and Your System Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment ConflictsStart-Up Routine Checking the EquipmentTroubleshooting External Connections Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemIRQ Assignment Defaults IRQ Line AssignmentTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a USB DeviceClose the system. See Opening and Closing the System Troubleshooting a NICTroubleshooting a Wet System Troubleshooting a Damaged System Troubleshooting the System BatteryTroubleshooting Power Supplies Troubleshooting System Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting a FanTroubleshooting an SD Card or Internal USB Key Troubleshooting an Optical Drive Troubleshooting an External Tape DriveTroubleshooting a Hard Drive Remove the bezel. See Removing the Front BezelTroubleshooting a SAS Controller Daughter Card Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
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