Dell PRECISION 530 - Manual (Page 55)

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NOTE: If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as
an alternate system password . However, the system password cannot be used in
place of the setup password.
A change to Setup Password becomes effective immediately (rebooting the
computer is not required).
Operating Your Computer With a Setup Password Enabled
When you start system setup , the Setup Password option is highlighted,
prompting you to type the password.
If you do not enter the correct password, the computer lets you view, but
not modify,
system setup options.
NOTE: To further protect your computer from unauthorized changes, you can
use the Password Status system setup option in conjunction with the System
Password and Setup Password options.
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password.
1 Enter system setup .
2 If you have already assigned a setup password, type it at the prompt.
3 Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to
delete the existing setup password.
The setting changes to Not Enabled.
4 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in
" Assigning a Setup Password ."
Disabling System and Setup Passwords
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see " Safety First—
For You and Your Computer ."
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "
System Board
Components " or " Interior Service Label ."