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Reference Guide
Introduction
Managing ProtectTools Passwords
Most of the ProtectTools Security Manager features are secured
by passwords. The following table lists the commonly used
passwords, the software module where the password is set, and
the password function.
The passwords that are set and used by IT administrators only are
indicated in this table as well. All other passwords may be set by
regular users or administrators.
ProtectTools Password
Set in this
ProtectTools Module
Function
Computer Setup setup
password
✎
Also known as
BIOS administrator,
f10
Setup, or
Security Setup
password.
BIOS Configuration, by
IT administrator
Protects access to the
Computer Setup utility.
Power-on password
BIOS Configuration
Protects access to the
computer contents when
the computer is turned
on, restarted, or restored
from hibernation.
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