Security

Use this tab to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use.

Figure 2-3. BIOS Security

Table 2-3. BIOS Security

Parameter

Description

Option

Supervisor Password Is

Supervisor password setting

Clear or Set

 

 

 

User Password Is

User password setting

Clear or Set

 

 

 

HDD Password State

Hard drive password setting

Clear or Set

 

 

 

Set Supervisor Password

Option to set the supervisor password

 

 

 

Set User Password

Option to set a user password

 

 

 

Set HDD Password

Option to set the hard drive password

 

 

 

Password on Boot

Option to enable password requirement during

Enabled or

 

system boot

Disabled

 

 

 

NOTE: NOTE:

When prompted to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the computer to its dealer.

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Acer S3 MS2346 manual Bios Security Parameter Description Option