AMI Mark IV Screamer, Manual

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Section 4
AMI BIOS Password Support
The Hi-Flex 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 whenever the end
user runs Setup. The password function can also be disabled. If
disabled, the prompt will not appear.
Changing a Password
The password check option is enabled or disabled in Advanced
CMOS Setup (Page ). The password check function is enabled
by choosing either
Always or Setup .
The Change Password option will generate an error message if
the Password Checking Option is disabled in Advanced CMOS
Setup. Enable Password Checking to change the password.
The password (1-6 characters) is stored in CMOS RAM. The
default password (
AMI ) is stored in ROM and is only to be used
if CMOS RAM is corrupted. The default password can be
changed by the end user. To change a password, select the
Change Password option from the main Setup screen and press
<Enter>. Enter the default password (
AMI ) and press <Enter>.
The typed characters do not display. After the current password
has been correctly entered, the user is asked to retype it.
If the password confirmation is incorrect, an error message
appears. If the new password confirmation is entered without
error, press <Esc> to return to the Main Setup menu.
The password is stored in CMOS RAM after Setup completes.
The next time the system boots, enter the password if the
password function is present and has been enabled.