6–10 Hardware and Software Guide
Security
Managing a Power-On Password
To set, change, or delete the password:
1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the
computer, and then pressing f10 while the Setup message is
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On
password, and then press enter.
❏To set a power-on password, type the password in the
Enter New Password and Confirm New Password
fields, and then press enter.
❏To change a power-on password, type the current
password in the Enter Current Password field, type the
new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press enter.
❏To delete a power-on password, type the current password
in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter
4 times.
3. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10,
and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a Power-On Password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password (using the
same keys you used to set the password), and then press enter.
After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must
restart the computer and try again.