Dell OPTIPLEX E1 Reference And Installation Manual

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2-12 Dell OptiPlex E1 Mini Tower Managed PC Reference and Installation GuideTo unlock the system password, you must enter the setup password in the SetupPassword option and then change the Password Status option to Unlocked. In thisstate, the system password can be disabled at system start-up by pressing and then changed through the System Password option.6\VWHP 3DVVZRUGSystem Password displays the current status of your system’s password security fea-ture and allows you to assign and verify a new password. No one can assign a newpassword unless the current status is Not Enabled, which is displayed in brightcharacters.The System Password option has the following settings:á Not Enabled (the default option)á Enabledá Disabled by JumperNOTE: Read “Using the System Password Feature” found later in this chapter forinstructions on assigning a system password and using or changing an existingsystem password. See “Disabling a Forgotten Password” found later in this chapterfor instructions on disabling a forgotten system password.6HWXS 3DVVZRUGSetup Password lets you restrict access to your computer’s System Setup program inthe same way that you restrict access to your system with the system password fea-ture. The settings are:á Not Enabled (the default)á Enabledá Disabled by JumperNOTE: Read “Using the Setup Password Feature” found later in this chapter forinstructions on assigning a setup password and using or changing an existing setuppassword. See “Disabling a Forgotten Password” found later in this chapter forinstructions on disabling a forgotten setup password.&KDVVLV ,QWUXVLRQChassis Intrusion displays the status of the system chassis intrusion monitor. Thedefault setting is Not Detected.If the computer cover is removed, the setting changes from Not Detected toDetected and the following message is displayed during the boot sequence at systemstart-up:Alert! Cover was previously removed.To clear this field and allow future intrusions to be detected, enter the System Setupprogram, as described in “Entering the System Setup Program” found earlier this