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3.2.4
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
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If you have forgotten your BIOS password, use the clear password jumper
to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on
how to use the clear password jumper.
The Administrator or Boot Menu Password items on top of the screen
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show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show
Installed.
Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the
administrator password for accessing the system.
To set an administrator password:
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
1.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press
2.
<Enter>.
From the Confirm New Password box, key in your password again to
3.
confirm the password, then click OK.
To change an administrator password:
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
1.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then
2.
press <Enter>.
3.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press
<Enter>.
4.
From the Confirm New Password box, key in your password again to
confirm the password, then click OK.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an
administrator password, but click OK when prompted to create/confirm the
password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top
of the screen shows Not Installed.
Boot Menu Password
If you have set a Boot Menu password, you must enter the password for accessing
the Boot Menu. The Boot Menu Password item on top of the screen shows the
default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Boot Menu password:
Select the Boot Menu Password item and press <Enter>.
1.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press
2.
<Enter>.
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