XPS 14 DA14260 Service Manual

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Deleting or changing an existing system password or setup password

Prerequisites

Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked in the BIOS System Setup before attempting to delete or change the existing system password and/or setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing system password or setup password if the Password Status is Locked. To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

Steps

  1. To enter the BIOS Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
  2. In the BIOS Setup screen, select Passwords and press Enter.
    The Passwords screen is displayed.
  3. In the Passwords screen, verify that the Password Status is Unlocked.
  4. Select System Password. Update or delete the existing system password, and press Enter or Tab.
  5. Select Admin Password. Update or delete the existing admin password, and press Enter or Tab.
    NOTE:If you change the system/admin password, reenter the new password when prompted. If you delete the system/admin password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
  6. Press Esc.
    A message prompts you to save the changes.
  7. Select Yes to save the changes.
    The computer restarts.

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