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Using the Passwords
Supervisor Password
The supervisor password helps protect classified information. It:
Secures the system information stored in Easy-Setup.
Prohibits modification to the hardware.
Stops the computer after a POST error to restrict access to the
system information.
Overrides the power-on password.
If a supervisor password is set, you are prompted with a power-on
icon (
) to enter the supervisor password when entering the
Easy-Setup program. When the password is entered correctly, an
OK appears.
When you enter the password incorrectly, X appears. If you fail to
enter the correct password after three tries, you must turn the
computer off, wait at least 5 seconds, and turn it on to try again.
When typing your password, release each key quickly. If you hold a
key down too long, the same letter can be entered repeatedly.
Considerations When Using Easy-Setup
The correct supervisor password must be entered to use all
Easy-Setup functions. When accessing Easy-Setup, if Enter is
pressed without entering the supervisor password or if the power-on
password is entered instead, Default in the Config menu, Password,
and Start up functions cannot be used. To use these functions, you
must enter the correct supervisor password at the password prompt.
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