American Megatrends 28 series, User Manual

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Chapter 6 AMI BIOS
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Section 4
AMI BIOS Password Support
The AMI EZ-Flex EISA BIOS Setup has an optional
password feature. The system can be configured so the end
user is required to enter a password every time the system
boots or runs Setup.
Changing a Password
The password check option is enabled in Advanced CMOS
Setup (Page 78). Enable the password check function by
choosing either
Always or Setup .
The password (1 - 6 characters) is stored in CMOS RAM.
To change a password, the end user selects
Change
Password from the main Setup screen and presses <Enter>.
The user then types a password. The typed characters do
not display. After the new password has been correctly
entered, it must be retyped. If the password confirmation is
incorrect, an error message appears. If the new password
confirmation is entered without error, the end user presses
<Esc> to return to the Main Setup menu.
The password is stored in CMOS RAM after Setup
completes. The next time the system boots, the end user
must enter the password if the password function is present.