Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 79As you type, placeholders appear in the field.The password assignment is not case-sensitive. To erase a character, press or the left-arrow key.When you verify the password, the Setup Password changes to Enabled.The next time you enter the System Setup program, the system prompts youfor the setup password.A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately(restarting the system is not required).Operating With a Setup Password EnabledIf Setup Password is Enabled, you must enter the correct setup passwordbefore modifying most of the System Setup options.If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets youview, but not modify, the System Setup screens. The following options areexceptions: If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked through thePassword Status option, you can assign a system password. You cannot disableor change an existing system password.NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the SetupPassword option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security.2 Highlight Setup Password, press to access the setup passwordwindow. Press twice to clear the existing setup password.The setting changes to Not Enabled.3 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigninga Setup Password" on page 78.Embedded System ManagementThe Lifecycle Controller is an embedded utility that enables systemsmanagement tasks from an embedded environment throughout the server’slifecycle.The controller can be started during the boot sequence and can functionindependently of the operating system.
