Dell D01T owner manual System and Setup Password, Computer

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11.Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download File.

The File Download window appears.

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

13.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>. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:

A password can have up to 32 characters.

The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.

Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.

Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).

Re-enter the system password when prompted.

4.Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.

5.Select Setup Password, type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.

6.Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.

7.Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.

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Contents Regulatory Model D01T Regulatory Type D01T003 Page Contents Troubleshooting Your Computer System SetupDiagnostics Technical Specifications Contacting DellWorking on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your ComputerClick Shut Down Page Page Removing and Installing Components Recommended ToolsRemoving the Power Supply Unit PSU System OverviewInstalling the Power Supply Unit PSU Removing the Cover Installing the Cover Removing the Front BezelInstalling the Front Bezel Removing the Optical DrivePage Page Installing the Optical Drive Removing the Hard DriveInstalling the Hard Drive Removing the Thermal SensorInstalling the Thermal Sensor Removing the Input/Output I/O Panel Installing the Input/Output I/O Panel Installing the Air Tunnel Removing the Air TunnelRemoving the Memory Installing the Memory Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryInstalling the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Heatsink Installing the Heatsink Removing the Heatsink FanInstalling the Heatsink Fan Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Removing the System FanPage Page Page Page Installing the System Fan Removing the PSU CardPage Installing the PSU Card Removing the SpeakerInstalling the Speaker Removing the System Board Page Installing the System Board System Board Components Page Page Power Supply Unit PSU Lock Additional InformationMemory Module Guidelines Page Navigation Keys System SetupBoot Sequence Keys NavigationBoot List Option System Setup OptionsBoot Sequence Advanced Boot OptionsSerial Port Option Description Date/TimeOption Description Integrated NIC Sata OperationPCI Bus Configuration Default Setting All drives are enabledUSB Configuration PCI Buses DefaultDisabled Default Strong PasswordPassword Bypass Password ChangeAdmin Setup Lockout Option Description Secure Boot EnableOption Description Multi Core Support Option Description AC Recovery Default Setting Enable Intel SpeedStepDefault Setting Enable Intel TurboBoost Power Off DefaultOption Description Deep Sleep Control Keyboard ErrorsFastboot Fan Speed ControlUpdating the Bios System and Setup Password ComputerDisabling a System Password Page Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsPage Troubleshooting Your Computer Diagnostic LEDsRe-seat all power and data cables Error Messages Error MessageErrors That Do Not Halt Your Computer Error Message Page Technical Specifications FeatureFeature Specification PCI SLOT1 USB T7610 Serial With the system board or power supply Feature Specification Codes Cm/sec 20 in/sec Page Contacting Dell