Dell PowerEdge R210 User Manual
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Assigning a System Password
Before assigning a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option.
When a system password is assigned, System Password is Enabled. If Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If Locked, you
cannot change the system password. Disabling the password jumper on the system board sets System Password to Disabled, and you cannot change or
enter a new system password.
When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position, System Password is Not Enabled and
Password Status is Unlocked.
To assign a system password:
1.
Verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
2.
Highlight the System Password option and press <Enter>.
3.
Type your new system password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you type, placeholders appear in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. Certain key combinations are invalid and if you enter one, the system beeps. To erase a character,
press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.
4.
Press <Enter>.
5.
To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.
System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.
6.
Either reboot the system now for the password protection to take effect or continue working.
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable password security.
To leave the password security enabled:
1.
Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
2.
Type your password and press <Enter>.
To disable the password security:
1.
Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
2.
Type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.
When Password Status is Locked, you must type the password and press <Enter> when prompted at reboot.
If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter the
correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has halted and will shut down.
Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message continues to be displayed until the correct password is entered.
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
1.
Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security.
NOTE:
To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Enter> to move to another field, or press <Esc> prior to completing
.
NOTE:
Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
NOTE:
If you have assigned a setup password (see
), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system
password.
NOTE:
You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to protect your system from
unauthorized changes.