Dell R900 manual Using the System Password, Assigning a System Password

trained service technician changes the password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 162.

Using the System Password

After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the system. When the System Password option is set to Enabled, the system prompts you for the system password after the system starts.

Assigning a System Password

Before you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option.

When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled. If the setting shown for the Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If the Password Status option is Locked, you cannot change the system password. When the system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you cannot change or enter a new system password.

When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position, the setting shown for the System Password option is Not Enabled and the Password Status field is Unlocked. To assign a system password:

1Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.

2Highlight the System Password option and then press <Enter>.

3Type your new system password.

You can use up to 32 characters in your password.

As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.

The password assignment is not case-sensitive. Uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and special ASCII characters `~!@#$%^&*()_-+=[{}]\;:’”,<.>/? are all valid for password use.

NOTE: Numbers and symbols typed from the keypad are different from numbers and symbols typed from along the top of the keyboard.

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Using the System Setup Program