Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 49System Utilities ScreenSystem and Setup Password FeaturesNOTE: For a forgotten password, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password" onpage 134.Your system is shipped without the system password feature enabled. Operatethe system only with system password protection.CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data onyour system.CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if the system isrunning and unattended.Using the System PasswordWhen a system password is assigned, the system prompts for the systempassword after the system starts and only those with the password have fulluse of the system.Assigning a System PasswordBefore assigning a system password, enter the System Setup program andcheck the System Password option.When a system password is assigned, System Password is Enabled. IfPassword Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If Locked,you cannot change the system password. Disabling the password jumper onthe system board sets System Password to Disabled, and you cannot changeor enter a new system password.Option DescriptionSystem Setup Accesses the System Setup program without rebooting.System Services Restarts the system and accesses the Dell USC, whichallows you to run utilities such as system diagnostics.Reset System Restarts the system.
