Asus VIA K8T800, VIA VT8237 Security, Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled, Change Supervisor Password

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.

Security Settings		<Enter> to change
Supervisor Password	Not Installed	password.
		<Enter> again to disable
User Password	Not Installed	password.
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection	[Disabled]

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1.Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter.

2.On the password box that appears, type a password composed of letters and/ or numbers, then press Enter. Your password should have at least six characters.

3.Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfully set your password. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

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