VIA 693/693A AT MAINBOARD
AWARD BIOS SETUP
4-22
User Password:
The User Password can be used to check the user's authority. Howerver, this password
entry is somewhat different to the "SUPERVISOR PASSWORD" mentioned in
previous page. The User Password will have different function according to the
"Supervisor Password" and the "Security Option" setup in Section 4.5:
A. When there is the password stored in the "SUPERVISOR PASSWORD"
1. When "Setup" is selected in Security Option:
Users can use the "User Password" to log into the BIOS setup program, but they
can only select "User Password", "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and "EXIT
WITHOUT SAVING". (Use the Supervisor Password to log into the PC system,
you will have the complete right to change all settings in the BIOS setup
program)
2. When "System" is selected in Security Option:
When turn on the PC system, it will request you to enter the Password. Without
the correct password, the PC system will stop and the operation system will not
be loaded.
B. When there is no password stored in the "SUPERVISOR PASSWORD"
1. When "Setup" is selected in Security Option:
Users can use the "User Password" to log into the BIOS setup program, and they
can make all the change in the BIOS setup program.
2. When "System" is selected in Security Option:
When turn on the PC system, it will request you to enter the Password. Without
the correct password, the PC system will stop and the operation system will not
be loaded.
