System utilities screen, System and setup password features, Using the system password – Dell PowerEdge T110 User Manual

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

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System Utilities Screen

System and Setup Password Features

NOTE:

For a forgotten password, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on

page 128

.

Your system is shipped without the system password feature enabled. Operate
the system only with system password protection.

CAUTION:

The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on

your system.

CAUTION:

Anyone can access the data stored on your system if the system is

running and unattended.

Using the System Password

When a system password is assigned, the system prompts for the system
password after the system starts and only those with the password have full
use of the system.

One-Time Boot From File

Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot
option list.

Option

Description

System Setup

Accesses the System Setup program without rebooting.

System Services (USC)

Restarts the system and accesses the USC, which allows
you to run utilities such as system diagnostics.

BIOS Boot Manager

Accesses the BIOS-level boot options list without
rebooting. This option enables you to conveniently
switch to BIOS boot mode if you need to boot to a
device with a non-UEFI operating system, such as a
bootable DOS media with diagnostics software.

Reboot System

Restarts the system.

Option

Description

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