Chapter 2. Using your computer
Hard disk drive (HDD) password
Once an HDD password is set, you will need to enter it in order to access the hard disk. You can set the HDD password with Set HDD user password in Security.
To set a supervisor password:
Only a system administrator will be able to perform this procedure.
1Turn on your computer. Press F1, while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.
2Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.
3Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password window opens.
4Choose your Supervisor password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New Password field.
5Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.
6Commit your password to memory, and press the Enter key.
7Press F10 to exit.
8Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window.
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