Admin password – Dell OptiPlex SX280 User Manual
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If Not Set is displayed, the system password is deleted. If Not Set is not displayed, press <Alt><b> to restart the computer, and then repeat steps 3
through 5.
To assign a new password, follow the procedure in "
6.
Exit system setup.
Admin Password
Option Settings
You cannot change or enter a new admin password if either of the following two options is displayed:
l
Set — An admin password is assigned.
l
Disabled — The admin password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board.
You can only assign an admin password when the following option is displayed:
l
Not Set — No admin password is assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (default).
Assigning an Admin Password
The admin password can be the same as the system password.
1.
and verify that Admin Password is set to Not Set.
2.
Highlight Admin Password and press the left- or right-arrow key.
The computer prompts you to type and verify the password. If a character is not permitted, the computer emits a beep.
3.
Type and then verify the password.
After you verify the password, the Admin Password setting changes to Set. The next time you enter system setup, the computer prompts you for the
admin password.
4.
Exit system setup.
A change to Admin Password becomes effective immediately (no need to restart the computer).
Operating Your Computer With an Admin Password Enabled
When you enter system setup, the Admin Password option is highlighted, prompting you to type the password.
If you do not type the correct password, the computer lets you view, but not modify, system setup options.
Deleting or Changing an Existing Admin Password
To change an existing admin password, you must know the admin password.
NOTE:
If the two passwords are different, the admin password can be used as an alternate system password. However, the system password cannot
be used in place of the admin password.
NOTE:
You can use Password Status in conjunction with Admin Password to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.