Dell 9020 owner manual System and Setup Password, Password Type

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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 it 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 re-boot.

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.

8.Press <Y> to save the changes. The computer reboots.

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 9020 Mini Tower Page Contents Diagnostics Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Page Recommended Tools Removing and Installing ComponentsInstalling the Cover Removing the CoverRemoving the Intrusion Switch Installing the Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelRemoving the Expansion Card Installing the Expansion Card Memory Module GuidelinesInstalling the Memory Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Memory Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Hard DriveInstalling the Hard Drive Removing the Optical DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Installing the Speaker Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Speaker Page Installing the Heat Sink Assembly Installing the Power SupplyRemoving the Heat Sink Assembly Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Removing the System FanInstalling the System Fan Removing the Thermal SensorPage Installing the Thermal Sensor Removing the Power SwitchInstalling the Power Switch Removing the Input/Output I/O Panel Installing the Input/Output I/O Panel Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board System Board Components Components Of The System BoardPage System Setup Boot SequenceNavigation Keys System Setup Options UefiCOM1 Sata Optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software KEK Erased and the keys will restore to default settings Page Post Behavior When Lookup Method is set to Static IP Updating the Bios Jumper SettingsSystem and Setup Password Password TypeDisabling a System Password Page Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA DiagnosticsPage Troubleshooting Your Computer Power LED DiagnosticsError Messages Beep CodeDIMM1 Page Page Page Specifications DDR3PCI Drives Internal Connectors Controls and Lights Power Page Page Contacting Dell
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9020 specifications

The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is a highly regarded desktop solution favored by businesses and professionals for its reliability and performance. This model is part of Dell's renowned OptiPlex series, which is designed to meet the demands of corporate environments. One of its standout features is its versatile design, available in various form factors including Mini Tower, Small Form Factor, and All-in-One configurations, allowing organizations to choose the best fit for their workspace.

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