Setting a Boot Password
When setting a password, you have to enter a password to use the computer or enter the BIOS Setup.
By configuring a password, you can restrict system access to authorized users only and protect data and files saved on the computer.
• Do not lose or forget your password.
•If you have forgotten your password, contact a Samsung service center. In this case, a service fee will be charged.
•The screen images and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version.
Setting a Supervisor PasswordA Supervisor Password is required to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup.
When setting a Supervisor Password, users other than a supervisor cannot use the computer.
1 Select the Security menu in the BIOS Setup.
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2 In the Set Supervisor Password item, press <Enter>.
| Enter a password, press <Enter>, |
3 confirmation, and press <Enter> again. | |
| The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters. |
| Special characters are not allowed. |
4 | The supervisor password has been set. |
| The supervisor password is required to turn the computer on |
or to enter the BIOS Setup.
For some models, if the password entered message appears in the Setup Notice window, the settings are not complete until the <Enter> key is pressed.