Operating With a Setup Password Enabled

If Setup Password is Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password before modifying most of the System Setup options.

If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets you view, but not modify, the System Setup screens. The following options are exceptions: If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password. You cannot disable or change an existing system password.

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

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

1Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security.

2Highlight Setup Password, press <Enter> to access the setup password window. Press <Enter> twice to clear the existing setup password.

The setting changes to Not Enabled.

3If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password" on page 69.

Embedded System Management

The Lifecycle Controller is an embedded utility that enables systems management tasks from an embedded environment throughout the server’s lifecycle.

Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.

NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Lifecycle Controller.

For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.

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