Dell NM176 owner manual Using the System Setup Program

To leave the password security enabled:

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

2Type your password and press <Enter>.

To disable the password security:

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

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

When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>, type your password and press <Enter> at the prompt.

After you type the correct system password and press <Enter>, your system operates as usual.

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 showing the number of unsuccessful attempts and that the system has halted and will shut down. This message can alert you to an unauthorized person attempting to use your system.

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 further protect your system from unauthorized changes.

Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password

1When prompted, press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password.

If you are asked to enter your setup password, contact your network administrator.

2Enter the System Setup program by pressing <F2> during POST.

3Select the System Security screen field to verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.

4When prompted, type the system password.

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