Dell GX1 Using the Setup Password Feature, Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password

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

The third and subsequent times an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered, the system displays the following message:

** Incorrect password. **

Number of unsuccessful password attempts: 3 System halted! Must power down.

The number of unsuccessful attempts made to enter the correct system password can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to use your system.

Even after your system is turned off and on, the previous message is displayed each time an incorrect or incomplete system password is entered.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with System Password and Setup Password to further protect your system from unauthorized changes. For more information, see "Password Status."

Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password

To delete or change an existing system password, perform the following steps:

1.Enter the System Setup program, and verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.

Refer to "Entering the System Setup Program." For instructions on changing the setting for Password Status, see "Password Status."

2.Reboot your system to force it to prompt you for a system password.

3.When prompted, type the system password.

4.Press the <Ctrl><Enter> key combination to disable the existing system password, instead of pressing <Enter> to continue with the normal operation of your system.

5.Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option of the System Setup program.

If Not Enabled appears in the System Password option, the system password has been deleted. If you want to assign a new password, continue to step 6. If Not Enabled is not displayed for the System Password option, press the <Alt><p> key combination to reboot the system, and then repeat steps 3 through 5.

6.To assign a new password, follow the procedure in "Assigning a System Password."

Using the Setup Password Feature

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

You can assign a setup password, as described in "Assigning a Setup Password," whenever you use the

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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 DevicesMouse Connector Parallel Port ConnectorUSB Connectors Integrated NIC ConnectorVideo Connector Audio ConnectorsSerial Port Connectors Keyboard ConnectorUsing 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 System Setup Options Using the System Setup ProgramSystem-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action TimeDate Diskette Drive A, Diskette Drive B, and Use ZIP as a or BDrives Primary and Secondary Reserved Memory Num Lock CPU SpeedChassis Intrusion DAC SnoopKeyboard Errors System PasswordPassword Status Device-List Screen Navigation Keys Keys Action Boot SequenceSample Device List Screen Setup Password Power Management Saving Monitor PowerSaving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Mouse SoundSerial Port 1 and Serial Port Parallel ModeParallel Port IDE Hard DiskDiskette Using the System Password FeatureSpeaker System Data OptionsAssigning 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 StartWhen to Run the ICU Preparing to Use the ICUICU Database Accessing Help Starting the ICUBacking Up the ICU Diskette Adding a Listed Card Making Selections in the ICUICU 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 ResourcesExiting From the ICU Saving the System ConfigurationLocking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking All ResourcesLocking 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 Microprocessor System InformationExpansion Bus Memory DrivesPorts Key Combinations VideoPower Controls and IndicatorsPhysical EnvironmentalBack to Contents Message Probable Cause Corrective Action ICU Error MessagesLoaded card is not a Conflictingcard This is An Eisa system. Use Configuration Manager Messages MessageProbable 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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