Dell DX6000 - Manual (Page 74)

74 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
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 75), 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
when prompted at reboot.
If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and
prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter the
correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an
error message that the system has halted and must be shut down manually
with the power button. Even after you shut down and restart the system, the
error message continues to be displayed until the correct password is entered.
NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System
Password and Setup Password options to protect your system from
unauthorized changes.