Dell PowerEdge T610 User Manual
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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
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2 Highlight the System Password option and press
3 Type your new system password.
You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you type, placeholders appear in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. To erase a character, press
NOTE:
To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press
4 Press
5 To confirm your password, type it a second time and press
System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and
begin using your system.
6 Either reboot the system now for the password protection to take effect or
continue working.
NOTE:
Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
NOTE:
If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on
page 74), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system
password.
When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave the
password security enabled or to disable password security.
To leave the password security enabled:
1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .
2 Type your password and press
To disable the password security:
1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .
2 Type your password and press
When Password Status is Locked, you must type the password and press
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