Dell GX1 technical specifications Assigning a System Password

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Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

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

You can assign a system password, as described in "Assigning a System Password," whenever you use the System Setup program. 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 computer system prompts you for the system password just after the system boots.

To change an existing system password, you must know the password (see "Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password"). If you assign and later forget a system password, you need to be able to remove the computer cover to change a jumper setting that disables the system password feature (see "Disabling a Forgotten Password"). Note that you erase the setup password at the same time.

Assigning a System Password

NOTICE: If you leave your system running and unattended without having a system password assigned, or if you leave your computer unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can access the data stored on your hard-disk drive.

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

When a system password is assigned, the setting shown in the System Password option is Enabled. When the system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board, the option shown is Disabled by Jumper. You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of these options is displayed.

When no system password is assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (its default), the option shown for the System Password option is Not Enabled. Only when this option is set to Not Enabled can you assign a system password, using the following procedure:

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

For instructions on changing the setting for Password Status, see "Password Status."

2.Highlight the System Password option, and then press the left- or right-arrow key.

The option heading changes to Enter Password, followed by an empty seven-character field in square brackets.

3.Type your new system password.

You can use up to seven 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 operation recognizes keys by their location on the keyboard, without distinguishing between lowercase and uppercase characters. For example, if you have an M in your password, the system recognizes either M or m as correct.

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Contents Initial release 7 Dec Last revised 31 Jan Overview System Features640 × True-color 32 bpp 85 Hz 800 × Hardware FeaturesSoftware Features Dell OpenManage Program Manageability FeaturesFault Management Wakeup On LAN Auto Power OnSecurity Features Temperature MonitoringO Ports, Connectors, and Indicators Connecting Peripheral DevicesIntegrated NIC Connector Parallel Port ConnectorMouse Connector USB ConnectorsKeyboard Connector Audio ConnectorsVideo Connector Serial Port ConnectorsUsing the Power Switch Attaching the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Using the Optional Stand for Vertical OrientationEnergy Star Emblem Energy Star ComplianceGetting Help Accessing Online DocumentationEnter the System Setup program as follows Entering the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPage Time Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Options System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys ActionDiskette Drive A, Diskette Drive B, and Use ZIP as a or B DateDrives Primary and Secondary Reserved Memory DAC Snoop CPU SpeedNum Lock Chassis IntrusionSystem Password Keyboard ErrorsPassword Status Device-List Screen Navigation Keys Keys Action Boot SequenceSample Device List Screen Setup Password Saving Monitor Power Power ManagementSaving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Mouse SoundIDE Hard Disk Parallel ModeSerial Port 1 and Serial Port Parallel PortSystem Data Options Using the System Password FeatureDiskette SpeakerAssigning a System Password Type the password and press Enter Using Your System Password to Secure Your SystemDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup Password FeatureAssigning a Setup Password Page Back to Contents Responding to Error MessagesOverview About the ICU Quick StartPreparing to Use the ICU When to Run the ICUICU Database Starting the ICU Accessing HelpBacking Up the ICU Diskette Making Selections in the ICU Adding a Listed CardICU Keys Keys Action Add Network Card Dialog Box Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning an IRQ Line Adding an Unlisted Card Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Modifying a Card Removing a Card System Resource Usage Dialog Box Viewing ResourcesLocking and Unlocking All Resources Saving the System ConfigurationExiting From the ICU Locking and Unlocking CardsLocking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Before You Begin Safety First For You and Your ComputerUnpacking Your Hardware Option Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer CoverComputer Orientation View Inside Your ComputerSystem Board Jumpers JumpersBUS66M System-Board Jumper Settings DescriptionLPT1 System Board and Riser Board LabelsRemoving the Expansion-Card Cage Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card CageReplacing the Expansion-Card Cage System Board Features Expansion Cards Expansion Slots Expansion CardsRemoving the Filler Bracket Removing an Expansion Card DIMMs and Dimm Sockets Adding MemoryPerforming a Memory Upgrade Installing a Dimm Adding Video Memory Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmInstalling a Video-Memory Upgrade Module Removing the Microprocessor Upgrading the MicroprocessorReplacing the System Battery Page System Battery and Battery Socket Drive Locations Removing the Front-Panel Insert for a 5.25-Inch Bay Removing and Replacing Front-Panel InsertsDC Power Cable Connector Connecting DrivesInstalling a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Removing the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive/Bracket Assembly Installing the 5.25-Inch Diskette Drive Bracket Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Eide Drive Addressing Installing an Eide Hard-Disk DriveRemoving the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket ALERT! Cover was previously removed Page Scsi Configuration Guidelines Installing Scsi DevicesGeneral Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices Page ALERT! Cover was previously removed Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives System Information MicroprocessorExpansion Bus Drives MemoryPorts Key Combinations VideoEnvironmental Controls and IndicatorsPower PhysicalBack to Contents Message Probable Cause Corrective Action ICU Error MessagesLoaded card is not a Conflictingcard This is An Eisa system. Use Message Configuration Manager MessagesProbable Cause Corrective Action Error Failed to activate device, CSN=Card Select Number See Modifying a Card for instructions See Adding a Listed Card for instructions
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