Password security
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring the entry of a
password to access applications or data when the computer is powered on or restarted. The setup
password specifically prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and can also
be used as an override to the power-on password. An administrator can enter the setup password at
the prompt for the power-on password and gain access to the computer.
You can establish a network-wide setup password to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without needing to know the power-on password.
Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Establishing a setup password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents reconfiguration of the
computer (through the use of Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered.
To establish a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu:
1.
Power on or restart the computer.
2.
As soon as the computer is powered on, repeatedly press the
F10
key until you enter Computer
Setup (F10) Utility.
If you do not press
F10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, then repeatedly
press
F10
again to access the utility.
3.
Select
Security > Setup Password
and then follow the onscreen instructions.
4.
Before exiting, select
File > Save Changes and Exit
.
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