Software Functional Overview
3.8Miscellaneous
3.8.1Security
The user may enter up to eight standard text characters for a password. The password includes two levels. The higher priority is the Supervisor Password. The lower priority is the User Password. The Supervisor Password can access all the system resource, while the User Password may not access the floppy disk when it is protected by Supervisor Password. Also, the User Password may not access the floppy disk when the Supervisor Password protects it.
When the security function is enabled, the system will request the user to enter password during the following situation:
•Power On → The system will prompt the user to enter the password before booting the OS. If the user key in the wrong password for 3 times, then the system will halt.
•Resume → The system will prompt the user to enter password while resuming from STR or STD mode. If the user keys in the wrong password for 3 times, the system will not resume and should return to Suspend mode.
•Entering CMOS Setup → The system will prompt the user to enter the password before entering the CMOS Setup. If the user keys in the wrong password for 3 times, then the system will halt.
3.9CMOS Setup Utility
The Setup utility is used to configure the system. The Setup contains the information regarding the hardware for boot purpose. The changed settings will take effect after the system rebooted. Refer to Chapter 1 on running BIOS Setup Program for more detailed information.
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