Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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Info | Main | Advanced | Security | PC Health | Power | Boot | Exit |
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Supervisor Password Is: |
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User Password Is: |
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Change Supervisor Password: |
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Change User Password: |
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Security Option: |
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F1 | Help | Select | Item | Change Values | F9 | Setup | Defaults | ||||
Esc | Exit | Select | Menu | Press Enter | Press Enter |
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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 | Option: Not |
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User Password Is | Shows the setting of the User password | Option: Not |
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Change Supervisor | Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When | N/A |
Password | set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility |
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Change User Password | Press Enter to set the user password. | N/A |
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Security Option | Select the desired level of security protection covered | Setup or System |
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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 computer to your dealer to reset it.
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