Dell GX1 Using Your System Password to Secure Your System, Type the password and press Enter

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

Certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep.

To erase a character when entering your password, press the <Backspace> key or the left-arrow key.

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

4.Press <Enter>.

If the new system password is less than seven characters, the whole field fills with placeholders. Then the option heading changes to Verify Password, followed by another empty seven-character field in square brackets.

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

The password setting changes to Enabled. Your system password is now set; you can exit the System Setup program and begin using your system. Note, however, that password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system by pressing the reset button or by turning the system off and then on again.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

Whenever you turn on your system, press the reset button, or reboot the system by pressing the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key combination, the following prompt appears on the screen when the Password Status option is set to Unlocked:

Type in the password and...

-press <ENTER> to leave password security enabled.

-press <CTRL><ENTER> to disable password security. Enter password:

If the Password Status option is set to Locked, the following prompt appears:

Type the password and press <Enter>.

After you type the correct system password and press <Enter>, your system boots and you can use the keyboard and/or mouse to operate your system as usual.

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

If a wrong or incomplete system password is entered, the following message appears on the screen:

Incorrect password.

Enter password:

If an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered again, the same message appears on the screen.

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Contents Initial release 7 Dec Last revised 31 Jan System Features OverviewHardware Features 640 × True-color 32 bpp 85 Hz 800 ×Software Features Manageability Features Dell OpenManage ProgramFault Management Auto Power On Wakeup On LANTemperature Monitoring Security FeaturesConnecting Peripheral Devices O Ports, Connectors, and IndicatorsParallel Port Connector Mouse ConnectorUSB Connectors Integrated NIC ConnectorAudio Connectors Video ConnectorSerial Port Connectors Keyboard ConnectorUsing the Power Switch Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Attaching the Optional Stand for Vertical OrientationEnergy Star Compliance Energy Star EmblemAccessing Online Documentation Getting HelpEntering the System Setup Program Enter the System Setup program as followsSystem Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPage Using the System Setup Program System Setup OptionsSystem-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action TimeDrives Primary and Secondary DateDiskette Drive A, Diskette Drive B, and Use ZIP as a or B Reserved Memory CPU Speed Num LockChassis Intrusion DAC SnoopPassword Status Keyboard ErrorsSystem Password Boot Sequence Device-List Screen Navigation Keys Keys ActionSample Device List Screen Setup Password Saving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Power ManagementSaving Monitor Power Sound MouseParallel Mode Serial Port 1 and Serial PortParallel Port IDE Hard DiskUsing the System Password Feature DisketteSpeaker System Data OptionsAssigning a System Password Using Your System Password to Secure Your System Type the password and press EnterUsing the Setup Password Feature Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning a Setup Password Page Responding to Error Messages Back to ContentsOverview Quick Start About the ICUICU Database When to Run the ICUPreparing to Use the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette Accessing HelpStarting the ICU ICU Keys Keys Action Adding a Listed CardMaking Selections in the ICU 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 Viewing Resources System Resource Usage Dialog BoxSaving the System Configuration Exiting From the ICULocking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking All ResourcesLocking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Safety First For You and Your Computer Before You BeginRemoving the Computer Cover Unpacking Your Hardware OptionReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer CoverInside Your Computer Computer Orientation ViewJumpers System Board JumpersSystem-Board Jumper Settings Description BUS66MSystem Board and Riser Board Labels LPT1Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Removing the Expansion-Card CageReplacing the Expansion-Card Cage System Board Features Expansion Cards Expansion Cards Expansion SlotsRemoving the Filler Bracket Removing an Expansion Card Adding Memory DIMMs and Dimm SocketsPerforming a Memory Upgrade Installing a Dimm Installing a Dimm Removing a Dimm Adding Video MemoryInstalling a Video-Memory Upgrade Module Upgrading the Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorReplacing the System Battery Page System Battery and Battery Socket Drive Locations Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Removing the Front-Panel Insert for a 5.25-Inch BayConnecting Drives DC Power Cable ConnectorInstalling 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 Installing an Eide Hard-Disk Drive Eide Drive AddressingRemoving the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket ALERT! Cover was previously removed Page Installing Scsi Devices Scsi Configuration GuidelinesGeneral Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices Page ALERT! Cover was previously removed Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Expansion Bus MicroprocessorSystem Information Ports MemoryDrives Video Key CombinationsControls and Indicators PowerPhysical EnvironmentalBack to Contents ICU Error Messages Message Probable Cause Corrective ActionLoaded card is not a Conflictingcard This is An Eisa system. Use Probable Cause Corrective Action Configuration Manager MessagesMessage 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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