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Password Setting
This section describes the two access modes that can be set using the options found on
the Supervisor Password and User Password.
Supervisor Password and User Password
The options on the Password screen menu make it possible to restrict access to the Setup
program by enabling you to set passwords for two different access modes: Supervisor
mode and User mode.
In general, Supervisor mode has full access to the Setup options, whereas User mode has
restricted access to the options. By setting separate Supervisor and User password, a
system supervisor can limit who can change critical Setup values.
Enter Password
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now
will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to
confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press
<Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A
message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the
system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
Password Disable
If you select System at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to
enter Setup. If you select Setup at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you
will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.
Warning :
Retain a record of your password in a safe place. If you forget the password,
the only way to access the system is to clear CMOS memory, please refer to page 11
"Clear CMOS".
