Dell Precision 370 - Manual (Page 28)

When you start or restart your computer, one of the following prompts appears on the screen.
If Password Status is set to Unlocked:
Type in the password and
- press <ENTER> to leave password security enabled.
- press <CTRL><ENTER> to disable password security.
Enter password:
If Password Status is set to Locked:
Type the system password and press <Enter>.
Enter password:
If you have assigned a setup password, the computer accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.
If you type a wrong or incomplete system password, the following message appears on the screen:
** Incorrect password. **
If you again type an incorrect or incomplete system password, the same message appears on the screen. The third and
subsequent times you type an incorrect or incomplete system password, the computer displays the following message:
** Incorrect password. **
Number of unsuccessful password attempts: 3
System halted! Must power down.
Even after your computer is turned off and on, the previous message is displayed each time you type an incorrect or
incomplete system password.
NOTE: You can use Password Status in conjunction with System Password and Admin Password to further
protect your computer from unauthorized changes.
Changing or Deleting an Existing System Password
To change a system password, follow the procedure in " Assigning a System Password ."
To delete a system password:
1. Enter system setup.
2. Highlight System Password and press <Enter>
3. When prompted, type the system password.
4. Press <Enter> twice to clear the existing setup password. The setting changes to Not Set.
5. To assign a new password, follow the procedure in " Assigning a System Password ."
Admin Password
Option Settings