Acer TravelMate 4050 manual Security, Parameter Description Option

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Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Insyde Software SCU

 

 

May 20, 2003

5:40:09

AM

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

 

Exit

 

 

Set Supervisor Password

 

 

 

 

Set User Password

 

 

 

 

 

_ Password on Boot

------------Set Supervisorpassword---------------

 

 

 

Enter old Supervisor password:

 

 

 

Enter new Supervisor Password:

 

 

 

Verify new Supervisor Password:

 

 

 

OK

Cancel

 

Enter new password. Password will NOT be displayed

 

 

 

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

Description

Option

 

 

 

Set User Password

Press Enter to set the user password.

Length -- No more than 8

 

When set, this password protects the

characters

 

BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized

Characters -- 0-9, A-Z (not

 

access.

case sensitive)

 

 

 

Set Supervisor Password

Press Enter to set the administrator

 

 

password. When set, this password

 

 

protects the BIOS Setup Utility from

 

 

unauthorized access.

 

 

 

 

Password on Boot

Defines whether a password is required

Check

 

or not while the events defined in this

Uncheck

 

group happened. The following sub-

 

 

options are all requires the Supervisor

 

 

password for changes and should be

 

 

grayed out if the user password was used

 

 

to enter setup.

 

 

Allows the user to specify whether or not

 

 

a password is required to boot.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

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Contents Service Guide TravelMateRevision History Copyright DisclaimerConventions MessagesPreface Table of Contents Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Appendix C Online Support InformationFeatures ChapterAudio Page System Block Diagram Montara 855GMEDescription Mainboard PlacementTop View Bottom View Outlook View Front Open ViewFront View Left View Right View HDDRear View Bottom View ODD IndicatorsIcon Function Description Lock Keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionEuro Symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelLaunch Key Default application Launch KeysFunction Left Button Right Button Tap TouchpadTouchpad Basics 1GB Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Memory Combinations 0MBMK3025GAS 2MBATA-5 ATA-6 Hlds GCC-4243NQSI SDW-082S IDE/ATAPILite-On SOSW-852S ReadWrite Recordable Media TypeICH4-M IRQ7, IRQ5Ohci 855GHE/ICH4-M UMA14.0 TD141TGCD215.0 Delta ADP-65DB BG a 65W 3PPower Management Mechanical Specification Hot Key Description Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility System MainParameter Description Device Parameter Description Memory Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Description OptionDMA1, DMA2, DMA3 ASK IR, Fast IRBidirectional PS-2 DMA1, DAM3May 20, 2003 54009 AM Security Parameter Description OptionBoot Systemwillreboot ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginRemoving the Battery Pack Removing HDD Module, ODD and Memory Module Removing the HDD ModuleRemoving the ODD Module Removing the MemoryRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Power Switch Board, Thermal and MDCRemoving the Keyboard/LCD Module Removing the LCD module Disassembling the Main Unit Chapter Page Chapter Disassembling the HDD Module External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Memory Check Power System Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Display CheckSound Check Insyde MobilePro Bios Post Beep Code and Post Messages Beep Code Message DescriptionParity Error AT Location No Interrupts from TimerBoot Sector 0 has Changed RebootingLCD Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageSymptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms DimmPeripheral-Related Symptoms LCD FPCUndetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View Setting SW1 Settings Lid switchSW3 SettingsKill Switch FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Chapter Parts Picture Partname Description Part NumberPower Cord Swiss Power Cord ChinaPower Cord Italian Power Cord DemarkMDC+BLUETOOTH MDC+BLUETOOTH Combo Cover Thermal CoverMDC Cover Combo Cover Plate W Plate W/ANTENNA AntennaDVD/CDRW Combo DVD/CDRW Combo Module Module 24X QSI SBW QSI SBW-242CModule 24X Hlds GCC Hlds GCC-4243N DVD Dual Module QSI DVD Dual Module QSI SDW-08260.T70V5.005 KeyboardKeyboard Zippy Arabic Keyboard BelgiumKeyboard Brazilian Portuguese Keyboard CanadianWireless Assy LCD Module 15 Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU N150X3-L07 W/WIRELESS Wireless Assy LCD Module 15Sxga SAMSUNGLTN150P4-L03 W Wireless LCD 14.1 IN. XGA AU Assy LCD Module Assy LCD Module 14.1 IN. XGALCD Inverter LCD Panel with LogoAntenna LCD Bezel 14 LCD Bezel -15LCD Wire Cable 14 LCD Wire Cable 15 LCD Wire Cable 15 IN. XGALCD Bracket R 15 Pcmcia SlotMainboard W/ Pcmcia Mainboard W/ Pcmcia SLOT, W/O Thermal ModuleTouchpad Synaptics Speaker R & LAppendix a Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate4050 G1&G2Test Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP / Professional Environment Test Model Vendor DescriptionHlds 1GB DDRI333Online Support Information Appendix C