Setup Password - Acer Altos 900 User Manual

3.7.4 Setup Password

The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility.
Set jumper JP2 to pins 1-2 to enable the
password function.
Setting a Password
1. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press the left- or right-arrow
key. The password prompt appears:
2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters.
Exercise caution when typing your password
because the characters do not appear on the
screen.
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3. Press . A prompt asks you to retype the password to verify your first
entry.
4. Retype the password then press
After setting the password, the system automatically sets the Setup Password
parameter to Present. The next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must
key-in your Setup password.
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