Dell PowerEdge 830 System User's Manual

Also see for PowerEdge 830: Installation and troubleshooting guide

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Your system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, operate your system only with system passwordprotection.To change or delete an existing password, you must know the password (see "Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password"). If you forget yourpassword, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until a trained service technician changes the password jumpersetting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.Using the System PasswordAfter 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 system prompts you for the system password after the system starts.Assigning a System PasswordBefore you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option.When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled. If the setting shown for the Password Status isUnlocked, you can change the system password. If the Password Status option is Locked, you cannot change the system password. When the systempassword feature is disabled by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you cannot change or enter a new system password.When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled (default) position, the setting shown for theSystem Password option is Not Enabled and the Password Status field is Unlocked. To assign a system password:1. Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.2. Highlight the System Password option and press .3. Type your new system password.You can use up to 32 characters in your password.As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the systembeeps. To erase a character when entering your password, press or the left-arrow key.4. Press .5. To confirm your password, type it a second time and press .The setting shown for the System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.6. Either reboot your system now for your password protection to take effect or continue working.Using Your System Password to Secure Your SystemWhen the Password Status option is set to Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable the password security.To leave the password security enabled:1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .2. Type your password and press .To disable the password security:1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires more security, use additional formsof protection, such as data encryption programs.NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if you leave the system running and unattended without having a system passwordassigned or if you leave your system unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting.NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press to move to another field, or press at any time prior tocompleting step 5.NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system.NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password"), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate systempassword.