Managing a BIOS administrator password
A setup password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.
To manage, set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1.
Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
esc
while the
“Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
to enter BIOS Setup.
3.
Use the arrow keys to select
Security
>
Setup Password
, and then press
enter
.
●
To set a BIOS administrator password, type your password in the
New password
and
Verify
new password
fields, and then press
f10
.
●
To change a setup password, type your current password in the
Old password
field, type a
new password in the
New password
and
Verify new password
fields, and then press
f10
.
●
To delete a BIOS administrator password, type your current password in the
Old password
field, and then press
f10
.
4.
To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select
File
>
Save changes and exit
. Then follow
the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
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