System setup – Dell OptiPlex 170L User Manual
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To change an existing setup password, you must know the setup password.
1.
.
2.
Type the setup password at the prompt.
3.
Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing setup password.
The setting changes to Not Enabled.
To assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "
."
4.
Exit system setup.
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
1.
Remove the computer cover
.
2.
Remove the jumper from the connector labeled "CLEAR PASSWORD."
See "
Jumper Settings
" to locate the password jumper.
3.
Replace the computer cover.
4.
Reconnect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.
This disables the existing password(s).
5.
and verify that Setup Password is set to Disabled.
6.
Exit system setup.
7.
Remove the computer cover
.
8.
Replace the CLEAR PASSWORD jumper plug.
9.
Replace the computer cover and reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.
This reenables the password feature. When you enter system setup, both password options appear as Not Enabled—the password feature is enabled
but no password is assigned.
10.
Assign a new system and/or setup password.
System Setup
Use system setup settings as follows:
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To set user-selectable options such as date and time or system password
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To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed
NOTICE:
This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
CAUTION:
Before you begin this procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
NOTICE:
Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.