Acer TravelMate P643-V, Service Manual

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System Utilities 2-7
Security
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Use this tab to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use.
Figure 2-3. BIOS Security
NOTE: NOTE :
When prompted to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before
system halts. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the
computer to its dealer.
Table 2-3. BIOS Security
Parameter Description Option
Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password setting
Clear
or Set
User Password Is User password setting
Clear
or Set
HDD Password State Hard drive password setting
Clear
or Set
Set Supervisor Password Option to set the supervisor password –
Set User Password Option to set a user password –
Set HDD Password Option to set the hard drive password –
Password on Boot Option to enable password requirement during
system boot Enabled or
Disabled