Dell Inspiron 5000e - Manual (Page 63)

Power Menu
Option Function
System Password is If no system password is set, the setting is Clear. Otherwise, the setting is Set.
Set System Password Press <Enter> to set up a new system password, and then follow the instructions on your screen. This
password restricts access to the system setup program settings.
Password On Boot When this option is enabled, you must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into
memory. Settings for this option are Disabled (default) and Enabled. To enable this option, the System
Password option must be set.
Processor Serial Number (Intel
Pentium III processor only) Settings for this option are Disabled (default) and Enabled. If disabled, prevents the transmission of the
processor serial number when connected to the Internet.
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help.
NOTE: The power settings of the Windows 98 operating system take precedence over the settings described here. For more
information, see "Conserving Power" in the system Help.
Option Function
Power Management Mode Disabled (default) turns off power management. Customized allows you to control each power management