Deleting or
changing an existing system setup password
Prerequisites
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.
About this task
To enter the
System Setup, press F2F12 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
Select System Password, alter, or delete the existing system password and press Enter or
Tab.
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, reenter the new
password when prompted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password,
confirm the deletion when prompted.
Press Esc and a message prompt's you to save
the changes.
Press Y to save the changes and exit from
System Setup.
The computer reboot.
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