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CAUTION If you forget your
*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.
Managing an administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password:
1.Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the
2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter.
●To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.
●To change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.
●To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times.
3.To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
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