Computer Systems Corporation Laptop PC BIOS Guide

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LifeBook B Series Notebook BIOS
Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
The Hard Disk Security submenu is for configuring hard disk security features.
Figure 13. Hard Disk Security Submenu
Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Primary Master
Password Is:
___ Clear A display-only field. Set is displayed when the Master Password is
set and Clear when it is not.
Set Primary
Master Password
___ [Enter] Sets, changes or cancels Primary Master Password. The Primary
Master Password may be up to seven characters long and include
only letters or numbers (no symbols). Passwords are NOT case- sen-
sitive. To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of entering
characters in the Enter New Password field and in the Re-enter New
Password field. When a Primary Master Password is set it must be
used to access the hard disk. Data on the hard disk cannot be read
on other systems.
Password Entry on
Boot:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled] When set to Disabled, it is not necessary to enter a hard disk pass-
word before booting. The hard disk is still password-protected with-
out password entry.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Hard Disk Security
Primary Master Password Is: Clear
Set Primary Master Password: [Enter]
Password Entry on Boot: [Enabled]
Press <Enter> key to
set Hard Disk Password.
The hard disk is locked
with the password. Data
in the locked disk can
not be read on other
systems.