Dell Precision Tower 3620 Owner's Manual

The System Security screen appears.2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.3. Select System Password , enter your system password, and press Enter or Tab.Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:• A password can have up to 32 characters.• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).Re-enter the system password when prompted.4. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.5. Select Setup Password, type your system password and press Enter or Tab.A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.6. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.7. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.8. Press Y to save the changes.The computer reboots.Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup passwordEnsure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or changethe existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setuppassword, if the Password Status is Locked.To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.The System Security screen is displayed.2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password whenpromoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion whenpromoted.5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.The computer reboots.Disabling a system passwordThe system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The passwordjumper disables any password(s) currently in use.NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.4. Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.36