Alienware Area-51 R6, Service Manual

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Table 8. System setup options—Exit menu
Save & Exit
Save Changes and Reset Allows you to exit system setup and
save your changes.
Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to exit system setup and
load previous values for all system
setup options.
Restore Defaults Allows you to load default values for
all system setup options.
System and setup password
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
Password type Description
System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes
to the BIOS settings of your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the
data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is
not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.
Assigning a system password and setup password
You can assign a new System Password only when the status is in Not Set.
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
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