Dell PowerEdge SC1420 - Manual (Page 16)

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Assigning a System Password
Before you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System
Password option.
When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Set.
If the setting shown for the Password Changes is Unlocked, you can change the system password.
If the Password Changes option is Locked, you cannot change the system password. When the
system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled,
and you cannot change or enter a new system password.
When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in
the enabled (default) position, the setting shown for the System Password option is Not Set
and the Password Changes field is Unlocked. To assign a system password:
1 Verify that the Password Changes option is set to Unlocked.
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 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 or the left-arrow key.
NOTE:
To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press to move
to another field, or press at any time before completing step 5.
4 Press .
5 To confirm your password, type it a second time and press .
The setting shown for the System Password changes to Set.
6 Save and exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.