Dell P98G User Manual

Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen
System and setup password
Table 36. System and setup password
Password type Description
System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the
BIOS settings of your computer.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system setup password
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
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, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5. Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
System setup
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Dell P98G Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Model	P98G
Display	1920x1080
Operating System	Windows 10
Wireless	Bluetooth
Ports	HDMI, SD card reader, Headphone jack

Summary

Set up your Latitude 5411

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows

Chassis overview

Chassis view variables

Visual identification of various components on the laptop's exterior.

System information

System specifications

Details on processors, chipset, memory, ports, storage, and OS.

Processors

Specifications for the CPU, including wattage, core count, and speed.

Chipset

Information about the motherboard's chipset and processor interface.

Memory

Details on RAM type, speed, maximum capacity, and configurations.

Ports and connectors

Lists external and internal ports like USB, HDMI, audio, and M.2 slots.

Storage

Specifications for supported storage types, interfaces, and capacities.

Dimensions and weight

Physical measurements and weight of the laptop.

Operating system

List of supported operating systems for the device.

Communications

Details on Ethernet, wireless modules, and mobile broadband capabilities.

Ethernet

Specifications for the wired network connection, including model and transfer rate.

Wireless module

Information on Wi-Fi standards, frequency bands, and encryption methods.

Mobile broadband

Details on the integrated mobile broadband hardware.

Audio

Specifications for the audio controller, speakers, and microphone.

Media-card reader

Information about supported media card types.

Keyboard

Details on keyboard type, layout, number of keys, and size.

Camera

Specifications for the integrated camera, including resolution and viewing angle.

Touchpad

Details on touchpad resolution and physical dimensions.

Battery

Specifications for battery type, voltage, dimensions, and usage.

Power adapter

Specifications for the AC power adapter, including wattage and connector type.

Display

Details on display type, panel technology, luminance, and resolution.

Fingerprint reader

Specifications for the fingerprint sensor technology and resolution.

Video

Details on discrete and integrated graphics controllers and memory.

Computer environment

Information on airborne contaminant levels and operating conditions.

Security

Features related to system security, like TPM, firmware, and cable locks.

Security options—Contacted smartcard reader

Details on support for various ISO 7816 standards for contacted smart cards.

Security options—Contactless smartcard reader

Information on support for contactless smart card standards like ISO/IEC 14443.

Security Software

List of available Dell security software and management tools.

Support policy

Information and links to knowledge base articles regarding support policy.

Keyboard shortcuts

Lists primary and secondary functions of keyboard shortcut keys.

Software

Downloading Windows drivers

Step-by-step guide to download and install device drivers from Dell's website.

System setup

Boot menu

Accessing the one-time boot menu via F12 for boot device selection.

Navigation keys

Explanation of keys used for navigating within the System Setup utility.

Boot Sequence

Configuring the order in which the system searches for an operating system.

System setup options

Overview of various configurable options within the System Setup.

General options

Basic system configuration settings, including date/time and system information.

System Information

Detailed system configuration options for hardware and devices.

Integrated NIC

Configuration for the on-board LAN controller.

SATA Operation

Setting the operating mode for the hard drive controller (AHCI, RAID).

Video

Settings related to display brightness and video adapter options.

LCD Brightness

Adjusting the display brightness based on power source.

Security

Options for setting system, admin, and HDD passwords, and security features.

Admin Password

Functionality to set, change, or delete the administrator password.

System password

Functionality to set, change, or delete the system logon password.

Secure boot

Enabling or disabling Secure Boot and managing UEFI driver signatures.

Intel Software Guard Extensions

Configuring the secure environment for code execution and data storage.

Performance

Options to configure CPU performance features like core support and Turbo Boost.

Power management

Settings for managing power consumption, battery charging, and wake-up behavior.

POST behavior

Configuring system behavior during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

Manageability

Settings for Intel AMT, USB Provision, and MEBx Hotkey functionality.

Virtualization support

Options to enable Intel VT and VT for Direct I/O for virtualization.

Wireless

Enabling or disabling internal wireless devices like WLAN and Bluetooth.

Maintenance screen

Accessing service tag, asset tag, and BIOS downgrade options.

System logs

Viewing and clearing system logs such as BIOS, Thermal, and Power events.

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Procedure for updating the system BIOS while running Windows.

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled

Cautionary notes and steps for updating BIOS with BitLocker active.

Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive

Steps to update BIOS when Windows cannot be loaded, using a USB drive.

System and setup password

Overview of system and setup password types and their purpose.

Assigning a system setup password

Instructions for setting a new system or administrator password.

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password

Steps to remove or modify existing system and setup passwords.

Getting help

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell support for assistance and service.