4-5 Security Settings
This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Exit
Password Description |
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If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, |
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then this only limits access to Setup and is |
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only asked for when entering Setup. |
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If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this |
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is a power on password and must be entered to |
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boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will |
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have Administrator rights. |
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The password length must be |
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in the following range: |
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Minimum length | 3 |
Maximum length | 20 |
Administrator Password
Set Administrator Password.
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•If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the
BIOS setup ONLY.
•If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.
•Passwords must be at least 3 and up to 20 characters long.
Administrator Password
Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
HDD Security Configuration
Use this feature to set the Hard Disk Drive Password which will be required to access the selected hard disk drive. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. To begin, use the cursor to highlight a detected hard disk and press <Enter>. Press <Enter> again on "Set User Password" to define the hard disk drive password. Save when finished.
