Quick Reference Guide

SYSCFG 71
Example:
A:>syscfg --serialcomm=
on
serialcomm=on
On x9xx systems, the --serialcomm
option can be used with the
external serial (--extserial) option
instead
--setuppwd <string> This option sets the setup
password for the BIOS. The setup
password locks the BIOS F2 screen.
The argument string supplied to
this option is the password.
Generally, passwords are limited to
alphanumeric characters and
cannot exceed 32 characters in
length. If a current setup password
is set, it must be given through the
--oldsetuppwd option. This option
is not replicated.
Example 1:
A:>syscfg --setuppwd=
asetuppassword
The password has been
set. Please use a warm
reboot to apply the
password to the system.
All Dell
PowerEdge
systems
Table 3-2. SYSCFG Options and Arguments for BIOS Configuration (continued)
Option Valid Arguments Description Applicable
Systems