Dell E05S001 owner manual Using the System Setup Program and Uefi Boot Manager

5To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.

System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.

6Either reboot the system now for the password protection to take effect or continue working.

NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on page 69), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.

When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable password security.

To leave the password security enabled:

1Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Delete>.

2Type your password and press <Enter>.

To disable the password security:

1Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Delete>.

2Type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.

When Password Status is Locked, type the password and press <Enter> when prompted at reboot.

If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has halted and shuts down.

Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message continues to be displayed until the correct password is entered.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to protect your system from unauthorized changes.

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