Dell SC440 owner manual Using the System Setup Program

The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the system beeps. To erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.

NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Esc> at any time prior to completing step 5.

4Press <Enter>.

5To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.

6Press <Enter> again to continue.

The setting shown for the System Password changes to Set.

7Save and exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

NOTE: If you have assigned an admin password (see "Using the Admin Password" on page 37), the system accepts your admin password as an alternate system password.

When the Password Status option is set to Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable the 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>.

When the Password Status option is set to Locked when you turn on or reboot your system, 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. You are prompted to shut down your system. 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 Changes option in conjunction with the System Password and Admin Password

options to further protect your system from unauthorized changes.

Deleting an Existing System Password

1Enter the System Setup program.

2Highlight the System Password option, and press <Enter> to access the system password window.

3Enter the old password, and press <Enter>.

36

Using the System Setup Program