Dell T1700 owner manual Disabling a System Password

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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.

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

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.

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Contents Regulatory Model D13M Regulatory Type D13M001 Dell Inc Contents Using The System Setup Program And Boot Manager Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelSpecifications Contacting Dell Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerClick Shut Down Recommended Tools Removing the CoverInstalling the Cover Removing the Intrusion SwitchInstalling the Intrusion Switch Removing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardInstalling the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Front BezelRemoving the Front Bezel Removing the Expansion CardInstalling the Expansion Card Memory Module GuidelinesRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the MemoryRemoving the Memory Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Hard DriveInstalling the Hard Drive Removing the Optical DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Removing the Power Supply Installing the SpeakerRemoving the Speaker Page Installing the Power Supply Removing the Heat Sink AssemblyInstalling 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 BoardIntrusion switch connector PCI Express x16 slot wired asSystem Board Components Pin power connector Password reset jumper Sata connectors Installing the System BoardHDD and optical drive power connector Page Following table displays the system setup navigation keys Boot SequenceNavigation Keys System Setup Options Option Description Reporting Technology specification Enable Smart Reporting This option is disabled by defaultUSB Configuration These settingsOptionDescription TPM Acpi SupportTPM PPI Deprovision Override TPM PPI Provision OverrideThis option is set to Enable by default Admin Setup LockoutOption is disabled by default. The options are Reset All Keys- Resets to default settingEnabled by default Enable Cpuid Limit this option is disabled by defaultHard Disk Configuration or partition have been changed Memory capacity over 8GB installedIs enabled by default Keyboard ErrorsTechnology Smart ConnectionBoots Enable MEBx Hotkey This option is enabled by defaultBy default Direct I/O must be enabled to use this featureUpdating the Bios Jumper Settings System and Setup PasswordClick Drivers & Downloads ComputerDisabling a System Password Diagnostics Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your ComputerTroubleshooting Your Computer Amber LED State White LED State DescriptionPossible USB failure No memory modules are detectedAmber LED State Description Possible system board error Override Jumper is Removed InstalledPossible system board resource and/or hardware failure Some other failure with messages on screenError Message Description Data errorFailure Configuration ProblemError Message Description Memory data line Disk errorNot a boot diskette System installed on it. Insert a bootable floppy diskError Message Write faultWrite fault on Selected driveFeature SpecificationFeature Specification Processor typeExternally Accessible 5.25-inch drive bay IntegratedSystem chipset Intel C226 chipset DMA Channels ChannelsInch Sata drive bays Mini-Tower Two Four Small Form Factor OneFront of the computer Power button light White light indicates sleep state of the computerDrive activity light Reading data from or writing data to the hard drivePower Wattage Maximum Heat Dissipation Voltage Physical Height Width Depth WeightFeature Specification Contacting Dell
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