AcerAltos 330 Series User’s Guide
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2.10.2 Power-on Password
The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorized use. Once
you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. To set
this password, enter Setup Utility, select System Security, then highlight the
Power-on Password parameter. Follow the same procedure as in setting the
Setup password.
Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable the
Power-on password.
Power-on Password
Enter your new Power-on Password twice. Power-on
Password may be up to 7 characters long.
Enter Password ................. [ ]
Enter Password again ........... [ ]
Set or Change Password
Operation Mode
This function lets you enable or disable the password prompt display. When set
to Normal, the password prompt appears before system boot. When set to
Keyboard Lock
, the password prompt does not appear; however, your system
will not respond to any keyboard or mouse input until you enter the correct
password.