Abit CX6, User Manual

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Introduction of the BIOS 3-41
User’s Manual
When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message
similar to:
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N
Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance
system operations.
3-11. Set Password
This option allows you to set a password required to start the system (System) or to access to
the BIOS (Setup).
After you have set a password through the Set Password option, you can enter the
“ Advanced BIOS Features ” (refer to 3-3) to set the “ Security Option ”. In this way, you
can prevent unauthorized access.
Password setting procedure:
When you choose the Set Password option, the following message is displayed:
“Enter Password:“
Type your password. When complete, press <Enter>. The following message is displayed:
“Confirm Password:“
Type your password again. When complete, press <Enter>. The password setting is
completed.
Password clearing procedure:
When you select the Set Password option, the following message is displayed:
“Enter Password:“
Press <Enter>, the message “ Password Disabled !!! ” is displayed. Press a key. The
password clearing procedure is completed.
Notice
Do not forget your password. If you forget it, you will have to open the computer case,
clear the contents of the CMOS, and boot the system up again. By doing this, you must
reset all your parameters.