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11Password Security and Resetting
CMOS
This computer supports security password features, which can be established through the Computer Setup Utilities menu.
This computer supports two security password features that are established through the Computer Setup Utilities menu: setup password and
When both passwords are set, the setup password can also be used in place of the
If you forget the password for the computer, you can clear that password so you can gain access to the information on the computer by resetting the password jumper.
CAUTION: Pushing the CMOS button will reset CMOS values to factory defaults. It is important to back up the computer CMOS settings before resetting them in case they are needed later. Back up is easily done through Computer Setup. See Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 10 for information.
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