Password on boot: (Security Menu)
Specify whether or not a password (supervisor or user password) should be entered to boot the computer. If “Enabled” is selected, only users who enter a correct password can boot the system (see the warning in the sidebar). The default setting is “Disabled”.
Note: To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password, then press Enter for the new password (without typing any password entry) and Enter again to confirm the password clearance.
Fixed disk boot sector (Security Menu)
Enables you to write protect the boot sector of your hard disk to protect against viruses.
BIOS Utilities
Password Warning
If you set a boot pass- word (Password on boot is “Enabled“), NEVER forget your password.
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The consequences of this could be serious. If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your ven- dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk.
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