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Dell PowerVault NX3100 User Manual

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

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NOTE:

The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two

passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an alternate system

password. The system password cannot be used in place of the setup password.

You can use up to 32 characters in your password.
As you type, placeholders appear in the field.
The password assignment is not case-sensitive. To erase a character, press

or the left-arrow key.
When you verify the password, the Setup Password changes to Enabled.

The next time you enter the System Setup program, the system prompts you

for the setup password.
A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately

(restarting the system is not required).

Operating With a Setup Password Enabled

If Setup Password is Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password

before modifying most of the System Setup options.
If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets you

view, but not modify, the System Setup screens. The following options are

exceptions: If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked through the

Password Status option, you can assign a system password. You cannot disable

or change an existing system password.

NOTE:

You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup

Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security.
2 Highlight Setup Password, press to access the setup password

window. Press twice to clear the existing setup password.
The setting changes to

Not Enabled.

3 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning

a Setup Password" on page 58.