Dell 7010 owner manual Disabling a System Password

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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.

NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.

1.Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the cover.

3.Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.

4.Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.

NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the jumper.

5.Install the cover.

NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.

6.Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer.

7.Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

8.Remove the cover.

9.Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board.

10.Install the cover.

11.Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.

12.Power-on the computer.

13.Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password. See Setting up a System Password.

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Contents Regulatory Model D03S Regulatory Type D03S002 Dell Inc Contents Troubleshooting Your Computer System SetupDiagnostics Specifications Contacting DellWorking on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerClick Shut Down Recommended Tools Removing and Installing ComponentsInstalling the Cover Removing the CoverInstalling the Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelRemoving The Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing The Wlan CardRemoving the Drive Cage Installing the Drive Cage Removing the Optical DrivePage Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Optical DrivePry the sides of the bracket to remove the optical drive Installing the Hard Drive Removing the Intrusion Switch Memory Module Guidelines Installing the Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Memory Installing the Memory Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the System Fan Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemove Cover Front bezel Drive cage Page Installing the System Fan Removing the SpeakerInstalling the Speaker Removing the Power-Switch CableInstalling the Power-Switch Cable Removing the Input/Output I/O PanelRemoving the Power Supply Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelRemove Cover Page Page Installing the Power Supply Lift the power supply out of the computerRemoving the Heat Sink Page Installing the Heat Sink Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Removing the System BoardPage System Board Components Power connectorProcessor Installing the System Board Page Following table displays the system setup navigation keys System SetupBoot Sequence Navigation KeysSystem Setup Options Ahci Sata is configured for Ahci mode Disabled The Sata controllers are hiddenATA Sata is configured for ATA mode RAID on Sata is configured to support RAID modeOptionDescription Permitted when an administrator password is set They are set. This option is disabled by defaultPassword Change Is enabled and visible to the operating systemAll Enabled by default Reset All Keys- Resets to default settingKeys will restore to default settings Option is enabled by defaultPower loss. You can set the AC Recovery to Disabled by defaultAC Recovery Power Off defaultKeyboard Errors Signals. For Ultra Small Form Factor onlyIs enabled by default Sequence required to enter the Bios Boot Option MenuSerr Messages Software communicates. The default IP address isCommunicate. The default IP port is ImageServer IPSystem and Setup Password Updating the BiosJumper Settings Click Drivers & DownloadsAssigning a System Password and Setup Password ComputerDisabling a System Password Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsPage Amber LED State White LED State Description Troubleshooting Your ComputerPower LED Diagnostics Possible system board resource and/or hardware failureError Messages Beep CodeProblem Error Message DescriptionFailure Configuration Information-please Run Setup program Invalid MemorySystem installed on it. Insert a bootable floppy disk Disk errorNot a boot diskette Value Memory sizeWrite fault on Write faultSelected drive Page Specification SpecificationsFeature Feature SpecificationDiscrete PCI Express x16 graphics adapter Express Chipset CPU-GPU ComboIntegrated Two Channel High Definition Audio Audio Front Panel Back PanelForm factor Mini-Tower and Desktop One 36-pin connectorPCI Express x1 data width maximum one PCI Express lane Front of the computer Power button light ConnectorWhite light indicates sleep state of the computer Power Wattage Maximum Heat Dissipation Voltage Physical Height Width Depth WeightPhysical Height Width Depth Weight Ultra Small Form Factor 24.00 cm 30 kg 7.28 lb InchesPage Contacting Dell
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