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Setting, changing, or deleting a password

This topic provides instructions on how to set, change, or delete a password in the System Setup Utility.

To set, change, or delete a password in the System Setup Utility, do the following:

  1. Start the System Setup Utility. See Get started.

  2. On the Security menu, select Administrator Password to set an administrator password or select User Password to set a user password.

  3. See Password considerations. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to set or change a password.

  4. If you want to delete a password, type your current password. Press Enter when you are prompted to type a new password. Then, press Enter to confirm the new password. The previous password will be cleared.

    Note
    For security reasons, it is recommended that you always set a password for your server.

  5. Press F4 to save settings and exit the System Setup Utility.

If you have forgotten the password, you can use the Clear Password jumper on the system board to erase the password.