Dell 5055 Laptop User Manual


 
Option Function
NOTE: The default
settings may vary
depending on the
tablet
configuration.
Table 4. Security
Option Function
Admin Password The administrative password is a user-configurable password that
will prohibit modification of most of the BIOS setup fields until the
correct administrative password is typed in the ‘Unlock Setup’
prompt through the BIOS setup. It can also be used in place of the
system password at boot time. Allows you to set, change, or delete
the administrator (admin) password (also known as the setup
password). The admin password enables several security features.
The drive does not have a password set by default.
To add a new password:
Enter the old password
Enter the new password
Confirm the new password
Click OK after entering the password details.
System Password The system password is a user-configurable password that will
prohibit from booting until the correct system, administrative if it
exists or master password is typed in. The password can be enabled,
disabled, and modified through system setup. The drive does not
have a password set by default. To add a new password:
Enter the old password
Enter the new password
Confirm the new password
Click OK after entering the password details.
Password Change Allows you to determine whether
changes to the system and hard
disk passwords are permitted
when an administrator password
is set.
Allow Non-Admin Password
Changes (Default)
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