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System Utilities
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Setting a Password
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Perform the following to set the user or supervisor password:
1. Use the

and

keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press
Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears.
Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type a new password in the
Enter New Password
field. Password length is not to
exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the
password in the
Confirm New Password
field.
IMPORTANT :
+
Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen.
3. Press Enter
.
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter
to Set.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
Users can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password
0
Perform the following:
1. Use the

and

keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter . The Set
Supervisor Password box appears:
Figure 2-5. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type the current password in the
Enter Current Password
field and press Enter .
NOTE:
When prompted to enter a password, three attempts are allowed before the system halts. Resetting
the BIOS password may require the computer be returned to the dealer.
Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)
Parameter Description Option