Dell PowerEdge 4400 - Manual (Page 79)

l The processor line displays the microprocessor type and speed.
l Level 2 Cache displays the size of the cache (256 kilobytes [KB]). Advanced is displayed for a microprocessor with enhanced cache.
l
System Memory indicates the entire amount of installed memory detected in your system, except for memory on Expanded Memory
Specification (EMS) expansion cards. After adding memory, check this option to confirm that the new memory is installed correctly and is
recognized by the system.
l
Video Memory displays the amount of video memory detected in your system.
l Service Tag displays the system's five-character service tag number, which was programmed into NVRAM by Dell during the manufacturing
process. Refer to this number during technical assistance or service calls. The service tag number is also accessed by certain Dell support
software, including the diagnostics software.
Using the System Password Feature
NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. However, they are not foolproof. If
your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption
programs.
Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system
only with system password protection.
You can assign a system password whenever you use the System Setup program. After a system password is assigned, only those who know the
password have full use of the system.
When the System Password option is set to Enabled, the computer system prompts you for the system password just after the system boots.
To change an existing system password, you must know the password (see " Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password "). If you assign
and later forget a system password, you need to be able to remove the computer cover to change a jumper setting that disables the system
password feature (see "
Disabling a Forgotten Password "). Note that you erase the setup password at the same time.
NOTICE: If you leave your system running and unattended without having a system password assigned, or if you leave your
computer unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can access the data stored on
your hard-disk drive.
Assigning a System Password
Before you can assign a system password, you must 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 Enabled. When the system password feature is
disabled by a jumper setting on the system board, the setting shown is Disabled by Jumper. You cannot change or enter a new system password
if either of these settings is displayed.
When no system password is assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (its default), the setting shown for
the System Password option is Not Enabled. Only when this option is set to Not Enabled can you assign a system password, using the
following procedure:
1. Verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked.
For instructions on changing the setting for Password Status, see "
Password Status ."
2. Highlight the System Password option, and then press the left- or right-arrow key.
The option heading changes to Enter Password, followed by an empty seven-character field in square brackets.
3. Type your new system password.
You can use up to seven characters in your password.
As you press each character key (or the spacebar key for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field.
The password assignment operation recognizes keys by their location on the keyboard, without distinguishing between lowercase and
uppercase characters. For example, if you have an M in your password, the system recognizes either M or m as correct.
Certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep.
To erase a character when entering your password, press the key or the left-arrow key.
4. Press .
If the new system password is less than seven characters, the whole field fills with placeholders. Then the option heading changes to Verify
Password, followed by another empty seven-character field in square brackets.
5. To confirm your password, type it a second time and press .
NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press the key or the key combination
to move to another field, or press the key at any time prior to completing step 5.