Gateway 955 manual Using BIOS security passwords, To set the BIOS security passwords

Enter the current password, then press ENTER.

Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server

Using BIOS security passwords

To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you can set server startup passwords. Set up an administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup utility.

For information about resetting BIOS passwords, see “Resetting BIOS passwords” on page 93.

To set the BIOS security passwords:

1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

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Select the Security menu.

Select Administrator Password.

Type the password and press ENTER, then type it again and press ENTER.

Save your changes and close the BIOS Setup utility.

To remove a BIOS security password:

1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

2 Select the Security menu, then select the password to remove.

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4 For the new password, leave the password field blank, then press ENTER. The password is removed.

Tips & Tricks

Passwords can also be cleared using jumpers on the system board. For instructions, see “Resetting BIOS passwords” on page 93.

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