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4 Configuration Software and Utilities

Setting Boot Device Priority

To change the boot priority of a device:

1From the SSU Main window, choose Boot Devices.

2In the Multiboot Options Add-in window, select a device.

3Click the Move Up button to move it up in the list. Click the Move Down button to move it down.

Setting Passwords and Security Options

You can set a user password and an administrator password. On some systems, you must set an administrator password before you can set a user password. On other systems, the passwords are independent. You can set the same passwords and security options by using BIOS Setup.

Setting the Administrator Password

The Admin Password button lets you set or change the administrator password used by both the SSU and the system BIOS. This option is not available if both an administrator and a user password are set and you entered only the user password when you started the SSU. All changes to the administrator password take effect immediately.

To change or clear the administrator password:

1From the SSU Main window, choose Security.

2Click the Admin Password button.

3If you are changing passwords, enter the old password.

4Enter the new password (or leave blank to clear).

5Confirm the password by entering it again (or leave blank to clear).

6Click OK to save the password and return to the Security window.

Setting the User Password

The User Password button lets you set or change the user password used by both the SSU and the system BIOS. All changes to the user password take effect immediately.

To change or clear the user password:

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Acer R700 manual Setting Boot Device Priority, Setting Passwords and Security Options, Setting the Administrator Password