Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
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| F1 Help | ↑ ↓ Select Item | F5/F6 Change Values |
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| Esc Exit | ← → Select Menu | Enter | Select | F10 Save and Exit |
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
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User Password is | Shows the setting of the user password. | Clear or Set |
Supervisor Password is | Shows the setting of the supervisor password. | Clear or Set |
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Set Supervisor Password | Press Enter to set the supervisor password. |
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Primary HardDisk Security | Shows the setting of the primary hard disk | Disabled or Enabled |
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Password on Boot | Defines whether a password is required or not | Disabled or Enabled |
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NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
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