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Setting a password
Note the following reminders before you define a system password:
• The maximum length of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters.
• System passwords are case-insensitive.
• When typing the password, only shaded blocks representing each typed
character are visible.
To set a supervisor password:
1 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press Enter.
The Set Supervisor Password box opens.
2 Type a password, then press Enter.
Set Supervisor
Password
Press Enter to set a supervisor password. When set, this password
will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup
Utility.
Set User Password Press Enter to set a user password. When set, this password will
restrict a user’s access to the Setup menus. Only the following
menus will be accessible:
• System Time and System Date
• All Exit menu options excluding Load Setup Defaults
Note: A supervisor password must first be set before creating a
user password.
If Password on Boot is enabled, the user must enter the user
password each time the notebook is turned on or wakes from
Sleep.
Set HDD
Password
Press Enter to set password for accessing the hard disk drive
(HDD) password. It will be required during boot-up or when waking
from hibernation mode.
Password on Boot Referred to as the power-on password. When
enabled, the user or supervisor password will be
required to boot up the system.
Note: A supervisor password must first be set
before creating a user password.
Disabled
Enabled
Caution
When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries
before the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
Parameter Description Option