Quick Reference Guide

62 SYSCFG
--oldsyspwd <string> This option supplies the current
system password for the BIOS.
This option is only given when
setting the new system password. If
this password does not match the
current system password, the new
password is not applied to the
system. The system password is
required when booting the system.
The argument string supplied to
this option will be the password.
Generally, passwords are limited to
alphanumeric characters and
cannot exceed 32 characters in
length. This option is not
replicated.
Example 1:
A:>syscfg --syspwd=
anotherpassword --
oldsyspwd=
password
The password has been
set. Please use a warm
reboot to apply the
password to the system.
All Dell
PowerEdge
systems
Example 2:
A:>syscfg --syspwd=
asyspassword
--oldsyspwd=
currentpassword
The old password entered
is incorrect. The new
password will not be
set. Please try again.
Table 3-2. SYSCFG Options and Arguments for BIOS Configuration (continued)
Option Valid Arguments Description Applicable
Systems