40 Using the System Setup Program
3
Type your new system password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a
placeholder appears in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key
combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the
system beeps. To erase a character when entering your password, press
<Backspace> or the left-arrow key.
NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press
<Enter> to move to another field, or press <Esc> at any time prior to
completing step 5.
4
Press <Enter>.
5
To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.
The setting shown for the
System Password
changes to
Enabled
. Exit the
System Setup program and begin using your system.
6
Either reboot your system now for your password protection to take effect
or continue working.
NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until you reboot the system.
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on
page 42), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system
password.
When the
Password Status
option is set to
Unlocked
, you have the option to
leave the password security enabled or to disable the password security.
To leave the password security enabled:
1
T
urn on or r
eboot your system by pr
essing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
2
Type your password and press <Enter>.
To disable the password security:
1
T
urn on or r
eboot your system by pr
essing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
2
Type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.
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