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Chapter 5 - BIOS Utility 5-21
5.4.4 Setup Password
The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility.
Set system board jumper JP18 to pins 1-2 to
enable the password function.
Setting a Password
1. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press the left- or right-arrow
key. The password prompt appears:
2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters.
Exercise caution when typing your password
because the characters do not appear on the
screen.
3. Press . A prompt asks you to retype the password to verify your first
entry.
4. Retype the password then press .
After setting the password, the system automatically sets the Setup Password
parameter to Present. The next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must
key-in your Setup password.