Dell PowerEdge FC430 Owner's Manual

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4. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.5. Select System Password, change or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.6. Select Setup Password, change or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.NOTE: If you change the System password or Setup password, a message prompts you to re-enter the new password. If you delete the System password or Setup password, a messageprompts you to confirm the deletion.7. Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again, and a message prompts you to savethe changes and exit.Operating with a setup password enabledIf Setup Password is set to Enabled, enter the correct setup password before modifying most of theSystem Setup options.If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system displays the messageIncorrect Password! Number of unsuccessful password attempts: SystemHalted! Must power down.Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message is displayed until the correctpassword is entered. The following options are exceptions:• If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, youcan assign a system password.• You cannot disable or change an existing system password.NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option toprotect the system password from unauthorized changes.Embedded systems managementThe Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout theserver’s lifecycle. The Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can functionindependently of the operating system.NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by theLifecycle Controller.For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, anddeploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/support/home.iDRAC Settings utilityThe iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. Youcan enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC Settings utility, for example:• Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC local area network through the dedicated iDRAC Enterprisecard port or the embedded NIC• Enable or disable IPMI over LAN• Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination• Attach or detach the Virtual Media devicesFor more information on using iDRAC, see the iDRAC User's Guide, at dell.com/esmmanuals.32