Password type
Pre-requisite
When set
Master hard disk password
No
You must enter it to start the
operating system.
User hard disk password
The master hard disk password
must be set.
You can use the user hard disk
password to start the operating
system.
Note:
All passwords set in the setup utility consist of alphanumeric characters only.
Note:
If you start the setup utility using the user password, you can only change a few settings.
Set administrator password
You set the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Attention:
If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your
password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to
have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and
service.
Step 1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select
Security
➙
Set Administrator Password
and press
Enter
.
Step 3. Type in a password string that contains only letters and numbers; press
Enter
.
Step 4. Type in the password again and press
Enter
.
Step 5. Select
Exit
➙
Exit Saving Changes
.
Next time you start the computer, you must type in the administrator password to start the setup utility. If
Power on Password
is enabled, you must type in the administrator password or the user password to start
the computer.
Change or remove administrator password
Only the administrator can change or remove the administrator password.
Step 1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility by using the administrator password.
Step 2. Select
Security
➙
Set User Password
and press
Enter
.
Step 3. Type in the current password.
Step 4. In the
Enter New Password
text box, type in the new password.
Step 5. In the
Confirm New Password
text box, type in the new password again.
Note:
If you want to remove the password, press
Enter
in both text boxes and do not type in any
character.
Step 6. Select
Exit
➙
Exit Saving Changes
.
If you remove the administrator password, the user password is also removed.
Set user password
Before you can set up user password, the administrator password must be set.
The administrator of the setup utility might need to set up a user password for use by others.
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