Step 1.
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.
Step 2.
Select Security
Step 3.
Type in the current password.
Step 4.
In the Enter New Password text box, type in the new password.
Step 5.
In the Confirm New Password text box, type in the new password again.
Note: If you want to remove the password, press Enter in both text boxes and do not type in any
character.
Step 6.
Select Exit
If you removes the administrator password, the user password is also removed.
Set user password
Before you can set up user password, the administrator password must be set.
The administrator of the setup utility might need to set up a user password for use by others.
Step 1.
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.
Step 2.
Select Security
Step 3.
Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers. Press Enter. The user password
must be different from the administrator password.
Step 4.
Enter the password again and press Enter.
Step 5.
Select Exit
Enable power-on password
If the administrator password has been set, you can enable power-on password to enforce greater security.
Step 1.
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2.
Select Security
Note: The administrator password must be set in advance.
Step 3.
Change the setting to Enabled.
Step 4.
Select Exit
If power-on password is enabled, a prompt appears on the screen every time you turn on the computer. You
must enter the administrator or user password to start the computer.
Set hard disk drive (solid-state drive) password
You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to prevent unauthorized access to your data.
Attention: Be extremely careful when setting a hard disk password. If you forget the hard disk password, a
Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You
must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel or a marketing representative to have the
hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
Step 1.
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2.
Select Security
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Set User Password and press Enter.
Exit Saving Changes.
Set User Password and press Enter.
Exit Saving Changes.
Power on Password and press Enter.
Exit Saving Changes.
Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter.