Acer M11E manual Power-on Password, Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable Power-on password

2.10.2Power-on Password

The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system. To set this password, enter the Setup Utility, select System Security, and then highlight the Power-on Password parameter. Follow the same procedure as in setting the Setup password.

Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable the

Power-on password.

Power-on Password

Enter your new Power-on Password twice. Power-on Password may be up to 7 characters long.

Enter	Password	...............	[	]
Enter	Password	again	[	]

Set or Change Password

Operation Mode

This function lets you enable or disable the password prompt display. When set to Normal, the password prompt appears before system boot. When set to Keyboard Lock, the password prompt does not appear; however, your system will not respond to any keyboard or mouse input until you enter the correct password.

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