Dell E6430S owner manual System and Setup Password, Password Type Description, Setup password

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3.If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code:

NOTE: For desktops, the service tag label is available on the front of your computer. NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is available on the bottom of your computer.

a)Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.

b)Click Submit and proceed to step 5.

4.If you do not have your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of the following:

a)Automatically detect my Service Tag for me

b)Choose from My Products and Services List

c)Choose from a list of all Dell products

5.On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.

6.Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.

7.Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download Now.

The File Download window appears.

8.Click Save to save the file on your computer.

9.Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

System and Setup Password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

Password Type

Description

System password

Password that you must enter to log on to your system.

Setup password

Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if is not locked and left unattended.

NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.

Assigning a System Password and Setup Password

You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password.

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the computer.

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>.

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Contents Regulatory Model P19S Regulatory Type P19S002 Dell Inc Contents Docking Port Information System Setup Technical Specifications Contacting Dell Page Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your ComputerPage Page Installing the Secure Digital SD Card Recommended ToolsRemoving the Secure Digital SD Card Installing the ExpressCard Removing the BatteryRemoving the ExpressCard Installing the Battery Removing the Subscriber Identity Module SIM cardInstalling the SIM Card Removing the Hard DriveInstalling the Hard Drive Removing the Optical Drive Installing the Optical Drive Installing the Base Cover Removing the Base CoverRemoving the Keyboard Trim Installing the Keyboard Trim Removing the KeyboardPage Installing the Keyboard Removing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Wlan CardRemoving the Bluetooth Module Installing the Bluetooth Module Installing the Memory Removing the MemoryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Palmrest Page Installing the Palmrest Removing the Media Board Installing the Media Board Removing the ExpressCard CageInstalling the ExpressCard Cage Removing the Speakers Installing the Speakers Removing the Display-Hinge CoversInstalling the Display Hinge Covers Removing the Display AssemblyPage Page Installing the Display Assembly Removing the System BoardPage Installing the System Board Removing the Heat Sink Installing the Heat Sink Removing the Power Connector PortInstalling the Power-Connector Port Removing the Input/Output I/O Board Installing the I/O Board Removing the Display BezelInstalling the Display Bezel Removing the Display PanelInstalling the Display Panel Removing the Camera and Microphone ModuleInstalling the Camera and Microphone Module Removing the LED Board Installing the LED Board Removing the Display-Hinge WallsPage Installing the Display-Hinge Walls Removing the Display Hinges Installing the Display Hinges Removing the Lvds and Camera CablePage Installing the Lvds and Camera Cable Docking Port Information Page Boot Sequence Navigation KeysKeys Navigation System Setup Options Serial Port Option DescriptionParallel Port Sata OperationStealth Mode Control USB ConfigurationUSB PowerShare Keyboard IlluminationInternal HDD-0 Password Admin PasswordSystem Password Strong PasswordDefault Setting Enable Intel SpeedStep Orom Keyboard AccessAdmin Setup Lockout Default Setting Enable Intel TurboBoostOption Description AC Behavior Wireless Radio ControlPrimary Battery Configuration Auto On TimeNumlock Enable Battery Slice ConfigurationTouchpad/PS-2 Mouse Default Setting Keyboard ErrorsUpdating the Bios Password that you must enter to log on to your system System and Setup PasswordPassword Type Description Setup passwordPress Y to save the changes. The computer reboots Page Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostics Device Status LightsTemporary battery failure with AC adapter present Battery Status LightsStorage LED Power LED Wireless LED Fault Description Light Your laptopProcessor MemoryAudio Communications Ports and ConnectorsVideo Contactless Smart CardBattery KeyboardTouchpad AC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-71.04-1985 Page Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com