Intel W576, W476 user manual English, Using a system protecing

Using a system protecing:

You can only enter the BIOS setup utility only when the computer is turned on, in another word, between the time it’s turned on and before the Windows splash screen appears. If your computer is already turned on, reboot your computer and press the F2 key to enter the setup utility.

►Security menu◄

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W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL

•Supervisor Password

A Supervisor Password is required before you set User Password. After selecting Change Supervisor Password, enter a new pass- word then re-enter it to confirm. The password you enter should contain up to 6 alphanumeric characters. If you make a mistake while entering your password, you can always press Esc to start over.

•User Password

You can enter into the setup utility to change or remove user pass- words; however, you can not change or remove the Supervisor Password, nor can you access the diskette.

•HDD Password

To input, change, or disable hard drive password. When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change or disable the function, turn off the system and enter Setup right after turning it back on.

*Please remember the password when you decide to use HDD Password. Your notebook service center may not be able to re- store the HDD once the password is missing.

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