Dell NX200 owner manual Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on page 68), 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><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 Password Status is Locked, you must 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 will shut 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.

Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password

1Press <Ctrl><Enter> at the password prompt 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 to verify that the Password Status is Unlocked.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

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