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Passwords set in the Setup Utility
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Administrator password* | ● | Protects access to the Setup Utility. | ||
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● | Protects access to the computer contents. | |||
| ● | After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on the | ||
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DriveLock password* | ● | Controls access to the computer by preventing it from being turned on or | ||
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| ● | After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on the | ||
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CAUTION If you forget your DriveLock password, the hard drive that is protected by your password is permanently locked and can no longer be used.
*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following sections.
Administrator password
The administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the Setup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access the Setup Utility.
The administrator password
●Is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows.
●Is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Make sure you record your password and store it in a secure place.
134 Chapter 11 Security | ENWW |