Dell 9020 owner manual Disabling a System Password

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Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password

Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

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 Dell OptiPlex 9020 Mini Tower Page Contents Diagnostics Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Page Removing the Cover Removing and Installing ComponentsInstalling the Cover Recommended ToolsInstalling the Intrusion Switch Removing the Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Removing the Front Bezel Installing the Front BezelRemoving the Expansion Card Memory Module Guidelines Installing the Expansion CardRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the MemoryRemoving the Memory Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Optical Drive Installing the Hard DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Removing the Power Supply Installing the SpeakerRemoving the Speaker Page Removing the Processor Installing the Power SupplyRemoving the Heat Sink Assembly Installing the Heat Sink AssemblyRemoving the System Fan Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Thermal Sensor Installing the System FanPage Removing the Power Switch Installing the Thermal SensorInstalling the Power Switch Removing the Input/Output I/O Panel Removing the System Board Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelInstalling the System Board Components Of The System Board System Board ComponentsPage Boot Sequence System SetupNavigation Keys Uefi System Setup OptionsCOM1 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 Jumper Settings Updating the BiosPassword Type System and Setup PasswordDisabling a System Password Page Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA Diagnostics DiagnosticsPage Power LED Diagnostics Troubleshooting Your ComputerBeep Code Error MessagesDIMM1 Page Page Page DDR3 SpecificationsPCI Drives Internal Connectors Controls and Lights Power Page Page Contacting Dell
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