Ensure that
the password jumper setting is enabled. The password jumper enables
or disables the system password and setup password features. For more
information about the password jumper settings, see System board jumpers and connectors
Ensure that password status is unlocked in the System Security Settings screen. For more information,
see System Security Settings details
NOTE If the password
jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup
password are deleted and you need not provide the system password
to boot the system.
Steps
To enter system setup, press F2 immediately
after turning on or restarting the system.
On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.
On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set
to Unlocked.
In the System Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab.
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 the following special characters are allowed:
space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
A message prompts you to reenter the system
password.
Reenter the system password, and click OK.
In the Setup Password field, type your system password, and then press Enter or Tab.
A message prompts you to reenter the setup
password.
Reenter the setup password, and click OK.
Press Esc to return to the System
BIOS screen. Press Esc again.
A message prompts you to save the changes.
NOTE Password protection
does not take effect until the system reboots.
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