Lenovo K430 Administrator Password, Setting, changing, or deleting an Administrator password

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Administrator Password

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

After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is displayed every time you access the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program.

If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are set, you can type either password. However, you must use your Administrator Password to change any configuration settings.

Setting, changing, or deleting an Administrator password

To set an Administrator Password, do the following:

Note: A password can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9). For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 13.

1.Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program” on page 13).

2.From the Security menu, select Set Administrator Password and press the Enter key.

3.The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the password then press the Enter key.

4.Re-type the password to confirm, then press the Enter key. If you type the password correctly, the password will be installed.

To change an Administrator Password, do the following:

1.Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program” on page 13).

2.From the Security menu, select Set Administrator Password and press the Enter key.

3.The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the current password then press Enter key.

4.Type the new password, then press Enter key. Re-type the password to confirm the new password, if you type the new password correctly, the new password will be installed. A Setup Notice will display that changes have been saved.

To delete a previously set Administrator Password, do the following :

1.From the Security menu, select Set Administrator Password and press the Enter key.

2.The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the current password and press the Enter key.

3.To delete an Administrator Password, Enter blank fields for each new password line item. A setup notice will display that changes have been saved.

4.Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option.

5.Select Save changes and Exit from the menu.

Power-On Password

When a Power-On Password is set, you cannot start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program until a valid password is typed from the keyboard.

Setting, changing, or deleting a Power-On Password

Note: A password can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9).

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Contents IdeaCentre K430/K410 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page IdeaCentre K430/K410 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Contents Iv IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Important Safety Information About this manualIdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Electrical safety Safety informationGeneral safety IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety inspection guide Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devicesSafety notices Grounding requirementsDo not To Connect To Disconnect≥18 kg37 lbs ≥32 kg70.5 lbs ≥55 kg121.2 lbs Specifications General informationType IdeaCentre K430 & K410 EnvironmentIdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Using the Setup Utility Starting the Lenovo Bios Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsSetting, changing, or deleting a Power-On Password Administrator PasswordSetting, changing, or deleting an Administrator password Enabling or disabling a device Select Save changes and Exit from the menuSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Lenovo Bios Setup Utility program IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index Hard disk drive boot errorPower Supply Problems Error FRU/ActionPost Error Message Description/Action Post error codesUndetermined problems Identifying parts on the system board LocationsIdentifying internal components IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Thermal sensor header connector Power connector Battery IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual General information General information Pre-disassembly instructionsReplacing hardware Replacing the keyboard and mouse Removing the computer coverTo replace the keyboard To remove the computer coverRemoving the front bezel To remove the front bezelReplacing a memory module To replace a memory moduleReplacing a hard disk drive To replace a hard disk driveReplacing an optical drive To replace an optical driveReplacing a graphics card To replace a graphics cardIdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the TV-Tuner card To replace the TV-Tuner card Replacing the Power supply Replacing the microprocessor fanReplacing the heat-sink Replacing the CPU IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the Wi-Fi card Replacing the motherboard FRU lists Description Lenovo P/N ProcessorMotherboard Heat SinkHMT41GU6MFR8CPB 8GB D31600RAMHF Hard Disk Drive Portable Hard Disk DriveOptical Drive Graphic CardPower Supply Wi-Fi CardRemote Control TV-Tunner CardSpeaker CablesMonitor Chassis Keyboard & MouseIdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware IdeaCentre K430/K410Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional Service Information Power managementAdvanced configuration and power interface Acpi Bios Automatic Power-On features