Quick Reference Guide

SYSCFG 77
--syspwd <string> This option sets the system
password for the BIOS. The
system password is required when
booting the system. 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
system password is set, it must be
given through the --oldsyspwd
option. This option is not
replicated.
Example 1:
A:>syscfg --syspwd=
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=
password
--oldsyspwd=password
The password has been
set. Please use a warm
reboot to apply the
password to the system.
NOTE: You cannot disable your
password using DTK. To disable
your password, you must use the
system BIOS.
Table 3-2. SYSCFG Options and Arguments for BIOS Configuration
(continued)
Option Valid
Arguments
Description Applicable
Systems