Dell GX1 manual

Using the System Setup Program: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

When you start the System Setup program, Page 2 of the System Setup screens appears with the Setup Password option highlighted, prompting you to type the password.

If you do not enter the correct password in three tries, the system lets you view, but not modify, the System Setup screens—with the following exceptions:

If System Password is not enabled and is not locked via the Password Status option, you can assign a system password (however, you cannot disable or change an existing system password).

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with Setup Password to protect the system password from unauthorized changes. For more information, see "Password Status."

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

To delete or change an existing setup password, perform the following steps:

1.Enter the System Setup program and go to Page 2 of the System Setup screens.

Refer to "Entering the System Setup Program." Press the <Alt><p> key combination to move to Page 2 of the System Setup screens.

2.Highlight the Setup Password option, type in the setup password, and press the left- or right- arrow key to delete the existing setup password.

The setting changes to Not Enabled.

3.If you want to assign a new setup password, follow the procedure in "Assigning a Setup Password."

Disabling a Forgotten Password

If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until you remove the computer cover, change the password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erase the existing passwords.

To disable a forgotten password, perform the following steps.

CAUTION: Before you begin, see "Safety First — For You and Your Computer."

1.Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in "Removing the Computer Cover."

2.Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper to disable the password feature.

Refer to "Jumpers" for jumper information and for the location of the password jumper (labeled "PSWD") on the system board.

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Initial release 7 Dec Last revised 31 Jan Overview System Features 640 × True-color 32 bpp 85 Hz 800 × Hardware Features Software Features Dell OpenManage Program Manageability Features Fault Management Wakeup On LAN Auto Power On Security Features Temperature Monitoring O Ports, Connectors, and Indicators Connecting Peripheral Devices Integrated NIC Connector Parallel Port ConnectorMouse Connector USB Connectors Keyboard Connector Audio ConnectorsVideo Connector Serial Port Connectors Using the Power Switch Attaching the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Energy Star Emblem Energy Star Compliance Getting Help Accessing Online Documentation Enter the System Setup program as follows Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPage Time Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Options System-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Drives Primary and Secondary DateDiskette Drive A, Diskette Drive B, and Use ZIP as a or B Reserved Memory DAC Snoop CPU SpeedNum Lock Chassis Intrusion Password Status Keyboard ErrorsSystem Password Device-List Screen Navigation Keys Keys Action Boot Sequence Sample Device List Screen Setup Password Saving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Power ManagementSaving Monitor Power Mouse Sound IDE Hard Disk Parallel ModeSerial Port 1 and Serial Port Parallel Port System Data Options Using the System Password FeatureDiskette Speaker Assigning a System Password Type the password and press Enter Using Your System Password to Secure Your System Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Using the Setup Password Feature Assigning a Setup Password Page Back to Contents Responding to Error Messages Overview About the ICU Quick Start ICU Database When to Run the ICUPreparing to Use the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette Accessing HelpStarting the ICU ICU Keys Keys Action Adding a Listed CardMaking Selections in the ICU Add Network Card Dialog Box Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning an IRQ Line Adding an Unlisted Card Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Modifying a Card Removing a Card System Resource Usage Dialog Box Viewing Resources Locking and Unlocking All Resources Saving the System ConfigurationExiting From the ICU Locking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Before You Begin Safety First For You and Your Computer Unpacking Your Hardware Option Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Computer Orientation View Inside Your Computer System Board Jumpers Jumpers BUS66M System-Board Jumper Settings Description LPT1 System Board and Riser Board Labels Removing the Expansion-Card Cage Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage System Board Features Expansion Cards Expansion Slots Expansion Cards Removing the Filler Bracket Removing an Expansion Card DIMMs and Dimm Sockets Adding Memory Performing a Memory Upgrade Installing a Dimm Adding Video Memory Installing a Dimm Removing a Dimm Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module Removing the Microprocessor Upgrading the Microprocessor Replacing the System Battery Page System Battery and Battery Socket Drive Locations Removing the Front-Panel Insert for a 5.25-Inch Bay Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts DC Power Cable Connector Connecting Drives Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Removing the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive/Bracket Assembly Installing the 5.25-Inch Diskette Drive Bracket Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Eide Drive Addressing Installing an Eide Hard-Disk Drive Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket ALERT! Cover was previously removed Page Scsi Configuration Guidelines Installing Scsi Devices General Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices Page ALERT! Cover was previously removed Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Expansion Bus MicroprocessorSystem Information Ports MemoryDrives Key Combinations Video Environmental Controls and IndicatorsPower Physical Back to Contents Message Probable Cause Corrective Action ICU Error Messages Loaded card is not a Conflictingcard This is An Eisa system. Use Probable Cause Corrective Action Configuration Manager MessagesMessage Error Failed to activate device, CSN=Card Select Number See Modifying a Card for instructions See Adding a Listed Card for instructions