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 a password string that contains only letters and numbers; press
Enter
.The user password
must be different from the administrator password.
Step 4. Type in the password again and press
Enter
.
Step 5. Select
Exit
➙
Exit Saving Changes
.
Enable power-on password
If the administrator password has been set, you can enable power-on password to force greater security.
Step 1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select
Security
➙
Power on Password
and press
Enter
.
Note:
The administrator password must be set in advance.
Step 3. Change the setting to
Enabled
.
Step 4. Select
Exit
➙
Exit Saving Changes
.
If power-on password is enabled, a prompt appears on the screen every time you turn on the computer. You
must type in the administrator or user password to start the computer.
Set hard disk password
You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to prevent unauthorized access to your data.
Attention:
Be extremely careful when setting a hard disk password. If you forget the hard disk password, a
Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take
your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive
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 Hard Disk Password
and press
Enter
.
Note:
If you start the setup utility using the user password, you cannot set hard disk password.
Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to set both the master and the user passwords.
Note:
The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time.
Step 4. Select
Exit
➙
Exit Saving Changes
.
If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system.
Change or remove hard disk password
Step 1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select
Security
.
Step 3. Change or remove the hard disk password.
To change or remove master password, select
Change Master Password
and press
Enter
.
Note:
If you remove the master hard disk password, the user hard disk password is also removed.
To change user password, select
Change User Password
and press
Enter
.
Secure your computer and information
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