XPS 16 9640 Owner's Manual

System and setup password

CAUTION:The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION:Ensure that your computer is locked when it is not in use. Anyone can access the data that is stored on your computer, when left unattended.

Table 1. System and setup passwordThe following table provides the description of the system password and setup password:
Password type	Description
System password	Password that you must enter to boot to your operating system.
Setup password	Password that you must enter to access and change the BIOS settings of your computer.

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

NOTE:The System and setup password feature is disabled by default.