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.
1.
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 the System Setup.
The computer reboots.
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