Setting A Password - Acer Aspire E1-431 Service Manual

Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)
Parameter
Password on Boot
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.
+
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
System Utilities
Shows if password is required during system
boot
CAUTION:
!
If Password-on-Boot authentication is
enabled, the BIOS password can only be
cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery
procedure. Refer to
. 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
Description
Crisis Disk Recovery
Changing a Password
BIOS Setup Utility
.
Option
Disabled or
Enabled
.
.
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