Dell YT583 manual Using an Administrator Password

2If the Unlock Setup field is present:

a Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Unlock Setup field. b Press <Enter> to access the field.

c Type in the administrator password and press <Enter>.

3Use the arrow keys to navigate to the System Password field, and then press <Enter>.

4Type your password into the Old Password field.

5If you are changing an existing password, follow the instructions in "Assigning a System Password" on page 66, starting from step 4.

6If you are deleting a password, press <Enter> in New Password field, leaving the field blank.

7Press <Enter> a second time, in the Confirm New Password field, leaving the field blank.

8Confirm that Not Set is displayed for the System Password setting.

If Not Set is displayed, the system password has been deleted. If Not Set is not displayed, then repeat step 3 through step 8.

9Exit the system setup program.

Using an Administrator Password

Option Settings

You cannot change or enter a new administrator password if the following option is displayed:

•Disabled — The administrator password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board.

You can only assign an administrator password when one of the following options is displayed:

•Set — An administrator password is assigned.

•Not Set — No administrator password is assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (the default setting).

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