Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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Supervisor Password Is: | Clear |
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User Password Is: |
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Set Supervisor Password | [Enter] |
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Set User Password |
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Set HDD Password |
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Password on boot: |
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F1 | Help |
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ESC | Exit |
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
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Supervisor Password Is | Shows the setting of the Supervisor password | Clear or Set |
User Password Is | Shows the setting of the user password. | Clear or Set |
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HDD Password Is | Shows the setting of the HDD password | Clear or Set |
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Set Supervisor Password | Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When |
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Set User Password | Press Enter to set the user password. When user |
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Set HDD Password | Press Enter to set the HDD password. When set this |
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Password on boot | Defines whether a password is required or not for the | Disabled or |
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NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget the password. If you forget the password, you may have to reset the computer.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
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