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Setting passwords in the operating system
Operating system passwords
Root password
User password
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
Setup Utility passwords
Administrator password*
Power-on password*
*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following topics.
Function
Protects access to an operating system root-level account.
Protects access to an operating system user account.
Function
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Protects access to Setup Utility.
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After this password is set, it must be entered each time
you access Setup Utility.
CAUTION:
If you forget your administrator password, you
cannot access Setup Utility.
NOTE:
The administrator password can be used in place of
the power-on password.
NOTE:
Your administrator password is not displayed as it
is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
NOTE:
If you enter the power-on password at the first
password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the
administrator password to access Setup Utility.
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Protects access to the computer contents.
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After this password is set, it must be entered each time
you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:
If you forget your power-on password, you
cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
NOTE:
The administrator password can be used in place of
the power-on password.
NOTE:
A power-on password is not displayed as it is set,
entered, changed, or deleted.
Using passwords
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