Lenovo 8146, 8423 Administrator Password, IDE Drive User Password, IDE Drive Master Password

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vIf you type an incorrect password, you will see an error message. If you type an incorrect password three consecutive times, you must turn the computer off and start again.

vIf you set both a User Password and an IDE Drive User Password to the same string, you will be prompted for the password only once when you turn on your computer.

vDo not move an internal IDE hard disk drive to another computer if an IDE Drive User Password has been set unless that computer also supports the IDE Drive User Password.

vIf your computer is connected to a local area network (LAN), the Wake on LAN feature will not work unless both a User Password and an IDE Drive User Password are set using the same password.

User Password

When a User Password is set, the user is prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed from the keyboard.

Administrator Password

Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized persons from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers, you might want to set an Administrator Password.

After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the Setup Utility program.

If both the user and administrator passwords are set, you can type either password. However, to change any configuration settings, you must use your administrator password.

IDE Drive User Password

The IDE Drive User Password is used to protect the data on the IDE hard disk drive(s). When this password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password before any hard disk drive can be used. This prompt is displayed each time you turn on your computer. If your computer has multiple hard disk drives, they all must use the same password.

Attention

If an IDE Drive User Password is set but no IDE Drive Master Password is set, there is no recovery in the event that the IDE Drive User Password is lost or forgotten. The hard disk drive must be replaced. See “IDE Drive Master Password.”

IDE Drive Master Password

The IDE Drive Master Password is used to recover use of the hard disk drive in the event that the IDE Drive User Password is lost or forgotten. Only the person who knows the IDE Drive Master password can reset the IDE Drive User Password.

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User Guide Types 8097, 8143, 8144 Types 8422, 8423 Page User Guide Types 8097, 8143, 8144 Types 8422, 8423 Page Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets BatteriesCD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationAdditional safety information Lithium battery noticeTo connect To disconnect Modem safety information Laser compliance statementPower supply statement Overview Information resourcesXiv User Guide Installing options FeaturesMemory Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model type Available options Specifications Installing external options Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversRemoving the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system boardInstalling a memory module What to do next Installing adapters Installing internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing a hard disk drive in bay Installing options Connecting drives Connecting the first optical driveConnecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Installing security features Password protection Changing the battery Padlock Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsIDE Drive User Password User PasswordAdministrator Password IDE Drive Master PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a temporary startup deviceChanging the startup sequence Appendix A. Updating system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system System programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse Cleaning an optical mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsSet Tone Dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex Page Page Part Number 19R0450
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