System and setup password, Assigning a system password and setup password – Dell Vostro 270s (Late 2012) User Manual

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15. Remove the fan shroud.
16. Remove the front bezel.
17. Remove the drive cage.
18. Replace the jumper on the pins 2 and 3.

19. Install the drive cage.
20. Install the front bezel.
21. Install the fan shroud.
22. Install the cover.
23. Follow the procedures in

After Working Inside Your Computer

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24. Power-on the computer.

System and Setup Password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

Password Type

Description

System password

Password that you must enter to log on to your system.

Setup password

Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your
computer.

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if is not locked and left unattended.

NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.

Assigning a System Password and Setup Password

You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup
Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System
Password.

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you
need not provide the system password to log on to the computer.

To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.

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