Quick Reference Guide

SYSCFG 75
--syspwd <string> 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. For more information on
delimiters, see "Command Line
Option Delimiters" on page 15.
Example 1:
A:>syscfg --syspwd=
password
The password has been set.
Please use a warm reboot
to apply the password to
the system.
All
PowerEdge
systems
prior to
PowerEdge
yx2x
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 Prior to PowerEdge
yx2x Systems (continued)
Option Valid Arguments Description Applicable
Systems