MAINBOARD BIOS SETUP
MAINBOARD BIOS SETUP
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
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Supervisor Password and User Password Setting
Passwords can be set to provide protection for the BIOS configuration options, or to restrict
access to the computer itself.
When enabled,
User Password
will require all users to enter a password in order to use the
system, and/or enter the BIOS setup (but can’t change its contents). A
Supervisor Password
is used to protect the stored CMOS options from being changed by unauthorized users.
Keep in mind that when set, a password is required only when
booting
the system. It will
not provide protection to a system that is already booted.
The password check option is set in
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
by choosing either
System
(the password prompt appears every time the system is powered on) or
Setup
(the password
prompt appears only when the user enters the BIOS Setup). The password is stored in
CMOS RAM, and can be cleared by removing the battery for a while and then re-installing
it back.
To set a password:
1.
You must first set the
Supervisor
password by choosing
Supervisor Password
and
pressing [ENTER]. Setup prompts for a password.
2.
Enter a 1-8 character password using letters, numbers, or a combination of both. The
specific characters are not shown as you enter them. Press [ENTER].
3.
A confirmation box appears asking you to re-enter the password. Enter the password
again. Press [ENTER]. Follow the same procedure to set the
User Password
.
Changing a Password:
1.
Select the appropriate password option (Supervisor or User) from the main menu and
press [ENTER]. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. The screen does not
display the characters entered. Enter in the new password, then the confirmation. You
cannot change the current password unless you know it.
Erasing a Password:
1.
If you know the current password, but want to disable password checking, follow the
procedure for changing the password. When Setup prompts for the new password,
simply press [ENTER]. You will see a message indicating that the password is
disabled.
2.
If you do not know the current password, the CMOS must be cleared by removing the
battery for a while and then re-installing it back. *This will clear all user-defined BIOS
Setup options.
