Dell OptiPlex GX1 - Manual (Page 80)

System Setup Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Small-Form-Factor System User's Guide
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effect immediately (rebooting the system is not required).
System Data Options
The following options, which are not selectable, display information about the system. The microprocessor
type is also listed in the System Data box.
Level 2 Cache displays the size of the integrated cache (512 kilobytes [KB]).
System Memory indicates the entire amount of installed memory detected in your system, except for
memory on Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) expansion cards. After adding memory, check this
option to confirm that the new memory is installed correctly and is recognized by the system.
Video Memory displays the amount of video memory detected in your system.
Service Tag displays the system’s five-character service tag number, which was programmed into
nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) by Dell during the manufacturing process. Refer to this
number during technical assistance or service calls. The service tag number is also accessed by
certain Dell support software, including the diagnostics software.
Asset Tag displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for the system if an asset tag
number has been assigned. You can use the Asset Tag utility, which is included with your system
utilities, to enter an asset tag number up to ten characters long into NVRAM. For information on using
the utility, see the Dell ResourceCD User's Guide.
Using the System Password Feature
NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system.
However, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain
and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.
Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a
concern, you should operate your system only with system password protection.
You can assign a system password, as described in " Assigning a System Password ," whenever you use the
System Setup program . After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full
use of the system.
When the System Password option is set to Enabled, the computer system prompts you for the system
password just after the system boots.
To change an existing system password, you must know the password (see " Deleting or Changing an
Existing System Password "). If you assign and later forget a system password, you need to be able to
remove the computer cover to change a jumper setting that disables the system password feature (see
"
Disabling a Forgotten Password "). Note that you erase the setup password at the same time.
Assigning a System Password
NOTICE: If you leave your system running and unattended without having a system password
assigned, or if you leave your computer unlocked so that someone can disable the password by