Micron Technology MERIDIAN 850 manual Boot Password

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Chapter 5 - Using SETUP

Password

Creates passwords at bootup for accessing SETUP values or disabling current passwords. There are two kinds of password, the bootup password and SCU (SETUP) password. To create or change these passwords, run SETUP and select Password under the Startup menu. The following dialog box appears:

Boot Password

Creates a password to access to the system at bootup, or disables the current password.

To create or change a password, enter 4 to 8 characters in the text box. Each character is displayed by an asterisk ( * ). Using the <Tab> key, highlight Enable password for Boot-up. When you press the <Spacebar>, an [X] appears. Press <Enter>. Next, reenter the password to verify it, then, press <Enter>. A message appears stating that the password has been verified, then tells you to press any key to continue. After the password dialog box closes, an [X] appears next to the Boot Password menu item.

Note: If you enter the wrong verification password, you’ll have to start again.

Removing the boot-up password

Highlight Enable password for Bootup and press <Spacebar>. The [X] mark goes away.

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Contents User’s Guide Copyright Micron Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Customer Assurance Program Thirty 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee on Most ProductsMeridian 850 One Year Limited Warranty For US and Canadian Users FCC Compliance StatementThis page intentionally left blank Contents Using Setup Welcome Welcome Do I Have Everything? Unpacking Your SystemWhats in the Box? Keep the Box Let Your Computer Acclimate ItselfBeware Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare Where to WorkBig Picture System FeaturesMouse Buttons Front ViewTruePoint Pointing Device Suspend/Resume ButtonMeridian 850, Front View Right side view Side ViewsPower Button Reset SwitchPcmcia Card Eject Buttons Back View Connector Description Indicator Lights Where they are Sound FeaturesIndicator Appearance Description Indicator Lights What they meanUsing the Keyboard What the Keys Do What the Keys Do Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Special Key Combinations Setting the Speaker VolumeRemovable Hard Disk Drive Disk DrivesFrom last Pcmcia Card Slot Installing the Battery for the First Time Battery and Power ManagementInstalling the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Turning On Your System Battery Endurance TipsLow Battery Conditions Battery and Power Management Pre-charging a Dead Battery Charging the BatteryBattery Temperature Sensor Faulty Battery IndicatorDon’t Unplug the AC Adapter with the Power On Normal Mode Power ManagementPower Saving Mode Battery Only ModeCPU Timeout Suspend ModeSuspend Controls Power Savings SettingsBattery Precautions AC Adapter Precautions Using Your Meridian Examining the Interior FeaturesOpening the Lid TruePoint Pointing Device Serial Mouse PS/2 Style MouseExternal Keyboard External Video MonitorFloppy Disks Care and Handling Dual Pcmcia Card Slot LAN Using Setup Running Setup Startup Boot Device Fast BootDate and Time Video SelectBoot Password PasswordEasy Menus or Complete Menus Configure SCU Setup Color SchemeL2 Cache Enable L1 Cache EnableMemory L1 Cache WritebackDisks Diskette DriveFast Diskette Fast Hard Disk Hard DiskCOM Ports ComponentsLPT Port LPT TypeKeyboard Repeat Keyboard NumlockInternal Mouse Left-Handed MouseEnable Power Saving PowerBattery Only Low Power SavingCustom Power Saving High Power SavingDefault Settings Save and RebootExit Save and ExitVersion Info Restore SettingsHow to Install Options Before You Begin Installing More RAMMemory Board Location cover removed Installing the RAM BoardTravel Precautions How to Maintain Your SystemSystem Hardware Precautions Battery Power Pack Precautions Environmental Specifications System SpecificationsDimensions Battery Pack SpecificationsAC Adapter Specifications Ctrl + ALT + DEL Handy Cheat SheetWindows Shortcuts BAT GlossaryMHz This stands for Megahertz, or cycles per second DOS IndexRAM Late Changes