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Select System Password and create a password in the Enter the new password
field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
– A password can have up to 32 characters.
– The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
– Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
– Only the following special characters are allowed: space, ("), (+), (,), (-), (.),
(/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3
Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new
password field and click OK.
4
Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5
Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup
password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before
attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You
cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password
Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
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In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press
Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2
In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3
Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press
Enter or Tab.
4
Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press
Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the
new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup
password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
5
Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6
Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboots.
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