Dell M630 owner manual Operating with a setup password enabled, Embedded systems management

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

6.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, a message prompts you to re-enter the new password. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, a message prompts you to confirm the deletion.

7.Press <Esc> to return to the System BIOS screen. Press <Esc> again, and a message prompts you to save the changes.

Operating with a setup password enabled

If Setup Password is Enabled, enter the correct setup password before modifying most of the System Setup options.

If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the message

Incorrect Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: <x> System Halted! Must power down.

Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correct password is entered. The following options are exceptions:

•If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password.

•You cannot disable or change an existing system password.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.

Embedded systems management

The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server’s lifecycle. The Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.

NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Lifecycle Controller.

For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/support/home.

iDRAC Settings utility

The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC Settings utility, for example:

•Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC local area network through the dedicated iDRAC Enterprise card port or the embedded NIC

•Enable or disable IPMI over LAN

•Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination

•Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices

For more information on using iDRAC, see the iDRAC User's Guide, at dell.com/esmmanuals.

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