Security functions
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BIOS setup security functions
The
Security
menu in
BIOS Setup
offers you various options for protecting your personal data against
unauthorised access using passwords, e.g.:
●
Setup password: preventing unauthorised calls to
BIOS Setup
●
System password: preventing unauthorised system access
Configuring password protection in the BIOS Setup
Setup and system passwords can be configured in the same way.
!
Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the
BIOS
Setup
, please note the following hints:
●
Be sure to note your passwords, as if you forget your password, you cannot access
your
BIOS Setup
and/or your system.
Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for
assistance.
●
Back up your data on external data carriers at regular intervals.
●
We recommend that you print out the following instructions, as these cannot be
displayed while setting the password.
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Passwords can be up to eight characters long. You can use all alphanumeric characters
and need not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase characters.
Please refer to section "Settings in the BIOS Setup" for a description of calling and
operating the
BIOS Setup
.
With the password that you have set in
BIOS Setup
, you can also prevent booting of the
operating system.
►
Call
BIOS Setup
and select the
Advanced BIOS Features
menu.
►
Select the type of protection you require under
Security Option
: Setup password or system
password.
►
Confirm your selection with the Enter key.
►
Return to the
BIOS Setup main menu.
►
Select
Set Password
.
►
Enter the password and press the Enter key.
With
Confirm new Password
you are asked to confirm the password.
►
Enter the password again and press the Enter key.
The new password will take effect when the device reboots.
If you have configured a setup password and want to call
BIOS Setup
, you must enter the setup
password.
