Dell T1700 owner manual Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password

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Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password

To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.

1.In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>. The System Security screen appears.

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

3.Select System Password , enter your system password, and press <Enter> or <Tab>. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:

–A password can have up to 32 characters.

–The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.

–Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.

–Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).

Re-enter the system password when prompted.

4.Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.

5.Select Setup Password, type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.

6.Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.

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

8.Press <Y> to save the changes. The computer reboots.

Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password

Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

To enter the System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.

1.In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>. 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.

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Contents Dell Precision T1700 Small Form Factor Owners Manual Regulatory Model D07S Regulatory Type D07S001Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 2013 Dell IncContents 2 Removing and Installing Components1 Working on Your Computer 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 3 System Setup4 Diagnostics 6 SpecificationsWorking on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your ComputerSystem Overview Removing and Installing ComponentsRecommended Tools Inside view6. drive cage 7. optical drive 8. power switch 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Cover 9. input/output I/O Panel 1. memory module 2. speaker 3. front bezelRemoving the Front Bezel Installing the Cover3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer 1. Place the cover on the chassisInstalling the Front Bezel 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your ComputerRemoving The Expansion Card Page Installing The Expansion Card Removing the Wireless Local Area Network WLAN CardInstalling the WLAN Card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Optical Drive Installing the Optical Drive Removing the Drive CageInstalling the Drive Cage 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your ComputerInstalling the Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveInstalling the Speaker Removing the SpeakerRemoving the Intrusion Switch Installing the Intrusion SwitchMemory Module Guidelines Installing the Memory Removing the MemoryRemoving the System Fan Installing the System Fan Removing the Power Switch Installing the Power SwitchRemoving the Input/Output I/O Panel Installing the Input/Output I/O Panel Removing the Power Supply7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer 7. Lift the power supply out of the computer Installing the Power Supply Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryInstalling the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Heat Sink AssemblyInstalling the Heat Sink Assembly Removing the ProcessorHDD/ODD power connector Installing the ProcessorSystem Board Components internal speaker connectorInstalling the System Board Removing the System Boardg front bezel h cover System Setup Boot SequenceNavigation Keys System Setup Options Table 3. System Configuration USB Configuration TPM ACPI Support Computrace Service from Absolute SoftwareOptionDescription TPM PPI Deprovision OverrideTable 5. Secure Boot Table 6. PerformanceTable 7. Power Management Table 8. POST Behavior Configuration group is set to Enabled with ImageServer Method is set to Static IPEnable MEBx Hotkey - This option is enabled by default Verbose Mode this option is disabled by default Updating the BIOSDHCP enabled by default Configuration group is set to enable with Cloud DesktopJumper Settings System and Setup PasswordAssigning a System Password and Setup Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password Disabling a System Password1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer 11. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your ComputerPage Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsPage Troubleshooting Your Computer Power LED DiagnosticsError Messages Beep CodeError Message Error Message The time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer clock Page Table 16. Memory SpecificationsTable 15. Processor Table 17. VideoTable 20. System Information Table 19. NetworkIntel I217LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communication two 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently programmable3.5-inch SATA drive bays Table 24. External ConnectorsTable 25. Internal Connectors 2.5-inch SATA drive baysWhite light - Blinking white light indicates that the computer is White light - Solid white light indicates power-on state blinkingTable 26. Controls and Lights Green - a good 10 Mbps connection exists between the networkTable 28. Physical Dimension Table 27. PowerSpecification Table 29. EnvironmentalFeature Contacting Dell 1. Go to dell.com/contactdell
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T1700 specifications

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