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Password
Password is used to set, modify or delete the password(s) for your computer.
There are two passwords used in the system:
• Power-On Password. The Power-On Password prevents unauthorized access
to the computer during system startup and at resume from Standby/
Hibernation modes or an elapsed system resume timer.
• Setup Password. The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the
computer’s BIOS Utility.
Setting the Power-On Password
To set the Power-On Password, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Change Power-On Password button. The following dialog box
displays:
2. Click on the Enable Power-On Password checkbox.