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Password Protection
The computer provides the following types of password protection:
•System password
•Setup password

System Password

• Assigning a system password
• Using your system password
• Deleting or changing an existing system password
System passwords allow only those who know the password to have full use
of the computer. Your computer does not have the system password feature
enabled when you receive it.
NOTICE: Although passwords provide security for the data on your computer,
they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, it is your
responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data
encryption programs.
NOTICE: If you leave your computer running and unattended wit hout having
a system password assigned, or if you leave your computer unlocked so t hat
someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting, anyone can
access the data stored on your hard drive.
System Password settings in system setup:
NOTE: You cannot change or enter a new system password if either Enabled
or Disabled is displayed. You can only assign a system password when System
Password is set to Not Enabled.
•Enabled — a system password is assigned
•Disabled — system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting on
the system board
•Not Enabled — no system password is assigned and the password
jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (its default)
Assigning a System Password
1Veri fy th at Password Status is set to Unlocked.