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System Security
The System Security screen contains par ameters that help safeguard and protect
your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are
the default and suggested parameter settings.
Note: Don’t forget your password, if you forget your password, you may
have to return your notebook computer to your de aler to reset it.

Setting a password

Follow these steps:
Parameter Description
Setup Password When set, this password protects the BIOS Utility from
unauthorized entry.
Options: None or Present
Power-on Password When set, this password protects the computer from
unauthorized entry during boot-up or resume f rom Hibernation
mode.
Options: None or Present
Hard Disk Password When set, this password prevents the internal hard disk from
unauthorized access. It consists of 8 alphanumeric characters.
Options: None or Present