Entering passwords
When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.
•When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility at
•Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.
•When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at
•Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.
Important: You have three chances to enter a password. After each failed attempt, press the Windows key to try again. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer and enter the BIOS utility to try again.
54 - Securing your computer