Acer AOD270 Service Manual page 61

NOTE: NOTE:
When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before
system halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned
to dealer.
Setting a Password
Perform the following to set user or supervisor passwords:
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and
Enter
press
NOTE: NOTE:
To change an existing password, refer to
Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field. Passwords are not case
sensitive and the length must not exceed 12 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
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IMPORTANT:
Enter
3. Press
parameter to Set.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature.
F10
4. Press to save changes and exit
Removing a Password
Perform the following:
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password and press
The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears:
Figure 2-5. Set Supervisor Password
System Utilities
. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the
screen.
. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password
Changing a Password
BIOS Setup Utility
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