Introduction 1-17
Table 1-6 Boot Setup Security Menu
Item
Function
Password
This option allows you to limit access to the computer through
the use of a password. If you select this option, a pop-up win-
dow appears asking you to set or change the password. A
password can be up to seven characters in length, and is
cleared by eliminating the password with the F1 key.
Note: If you forget the password of the computer, the
only way to access the system again is to discharge the
CMOS battery. See note below.
Set Password
Press Enter to enter the Password.
Password on Boot
This option allows you to configure the Password to be en-
abled at the operating system level.
Password on Re-
sume
This option allows you to configure the Password to be en-
abled when resuming from the Suspend mode.
The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LED’s flash in sequence for
30 seconds, indicating that the password is required to re-
sume. The LED’s start flashing again as soon as a key is hit
until a password is entered.
NOTE:
You can discharge the CMOS battery
by simply unplugging the RTC CMOS battery
from the connector CN11 of the motherboard.
You must wait for 10 minutes before plugging in
the battery again.