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Passwords set in the Setup Utility
Passwords Function
Administrator password*
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Protects access to the Setup Utility.
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After this password is set, it must be entered each time you access the
Setup Utility.
CAUTION If you forget the administrator password, you cannot
access the Setup Utility.
Power-on password*
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Protects access to the computer contents.
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After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on the
computer, restart, or restore from hibernation.
CAUTION If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on
the computer, restart, or restore from hibernation.
DriveLock password*
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Controls access to the computer by preventing it from being turned on or
restarted.
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After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on the
computer, restart, or restore from hibernation on this password-protected
drive.
CAUTION If you forget your DriveLock password, the hard drive that
is protected by your password is permanently locked and can no
longer be used.
*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following sections.
Administrator password
The administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information
in the Setup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access the Setup Utility.
The administrator password
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Is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows.
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Is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Make sure you record your password
and store it in a secure place.
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