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disable or change an existing system password).
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
To delete or change an existing setup password, perform the following steps:
1.
Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security option.
2.
Highlight the Setup Password option and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing setup password.
The setting changes to Not Enabled.
3.
If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "
Disabling a Forgotten Password
If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until you open the system
chassis, change the password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erase the existing passwords. This procedure is described in "Jumpers, Switches,
and Connectors" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
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NOTE:
You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from
unauthorized changes.