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To set, change, or delete a power-on password:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see "Starting and using
the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 37).
2. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System
Security and press Enter.
3. Select Power-On Password and press Enter.
4. To set or change a power-on password, type your new password and
press the Down Arrow (↓). Type your new password again and press
the Down Arrow (↓).
5. At Change Power-On Password, press Enter.
6. If you want to change the password prompt mode, select Password
Prompt and then select either Off, On, or Dual. Continue at step 8.
7. To delete a power-on password, select Delete Power-On Password. A
screen warning you that any existing power-on password will be
deleted appears. Press Enter to continue.
8. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program
menu.
9. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup Utility program
menu; then press Enter and follow the instructions on the screen to exit
from the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Using an administrator password
Important
If Enhanced Security is enabled, keep a record of your administrator
password in a secure place. If you forget or lose the administrator
password, you must replace the system board in order to recover.
Setting an administrator password deters unauthorized persons from
changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the
settings of several computers, you might want to set an administrator
password.
After you set an administrator password, a password prompt appears each
time you try to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If you type
the wrong password, you receive a message telling you so. If you type the
wrong password three times, you must turn the computer off and start
again.
If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can type either
password. However, in order to change any settings, you must use your
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