Dell OptiPlex GX280 - Manual (Page 29)

Operating Your Computer With an Admin Password Enabled
When you enter system setup , the Admin Password option is highlighted, prompting you to type the password.
If you do not type the correct password, the computer lets you view, but not modify, system setup options.
NOTE: You can use Password Status in conjunction with Admin Password to protect the system password from
unauthorized changes.
Deleting or Changing an Existing Admin Password
To change an existing admin password, you must know the admin password.
1. Enter system setup .
2. Type the admin password at the prompt.
3. Highlight Admin Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing admin password.
The setting changes to Not Set.
To assign a new admin password, perform the steps in " Assigning an Admin Password ."
4. Exit system setup.
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
To reset system and/or admin passwords, see " Clearing Forgotten Passwords ."
System Setup
Overview
Use system setup as follows:
To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer
To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password
To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed
Before you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future
reference.
Entering System Setup
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows®
desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.