Introduction 1-17
Table 1-6 Boot Setup Security Menu
Item Function
Password This option allows
y
ou to limit access to the computer throu
g
h
the use of a password. If
y
ou select this option, a pop-up win-
dow appears askin
g
y
ou to set or chan
g
e the password. A
password can be up to seven characters in len
g
th, and is
cleared by eliminating the password with the F1 key.
Note: If you forget the password of the computer, the
only way to access the system again is to discharge the
CMOS battery. See note below.
Set Password Press Enter to enter the Password.
Password on Boot This option allows
y
ou to confi
g
ure the Password to be en-
abled at the operating system level.
Password on Re-
sume This option allows
y
ou to confi
g
ure the Password to be en-
abled when resuming from the Suspend mode.
The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LED’s flash in sequence for
30 seconds, indicatin
g
that the password is required to re-
sume. The LED’s start flashin
g
a
g
ain as soon as a ke
y
is hit
until a password is entered.
NOTE: You can discharge the CMOS batteryby simply unplugging the RTC CMOS batteryfrom the connector CN11 of the motherboard.You must wait for 10 minutes before plugging inthe battery again.SOLD BY laptopia2005 DO NOT RESELL!!
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