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Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
The Hard Disk Security submenu is for configuring hard disk security features.
Figure 13. Hard Disk Security Submenu
Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Primary Master
Password Is:
___
Clear
A display-only field. Set is displayed when the Master Password is
set and Clear when it is not.
Set Primary
Master Password
___
[Enter]
Sets, changes or cancels Primary Master Password. The Primary
Master Password may be up to seven characters long and include
only letters or numbers (no symbols). Passwords are NOT case- sen-
sitive. To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of entering
characters in the Enter New Password field and in the Re-enter New
Password field. When a Primary Master Password is set it must be
used to access the hard disk. Data on the hard disk cannot be read
on other systems.
Password Entry on
Boot:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled]
When set to Disabled, it is not necessary to enter a hard disk pass-
word before booting. The hard disk is still password-protected with-
out password entry.
F1
Help
ESC
Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9
Setup Defaults
F10
Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Hard Disk Security
Primary Master Password Is:
Clear
Set Primary Master Password:
[Enter]
Password Entry on Boot:
[Enabled]
Press <Enter> key to
set Hard Disk Password.
The hard disk is locked
with the password. Data
in the locked disk can
not be read on other
systems.
