Set Password - Abit AB-CX6 User Manual

Introduction of the BIOS
When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message
similar to:
Pressing 'Y' loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance
system operations.

3-11. Set Password

This option allows you to set a password required to start the system (System) or to access to
the BIOS (Setup).
After you have set a password through the Set Password option, you can enter the
"Advanced BIOS Features" (refer to 3-3) to set the "Security Option". In this way, you
can prevent unauthorized access.
Password setting procedure:
When you choose the Set Password option, the following message is displayed:
Type your password. When complete, press <Enter>. The following message is displayed:
Type your password again. When complete, press <Enter>. The password setting is
completed.
Password clearing procedure:
When you select the Set Password option, the following message is displayed:
Press <Enter>, the message "Password Disabled !!!" is displayed. Press a key. The
password clearing procedure is completed.
Do not forget your password. If you forget it, you will have to open the computer case,
clear the contents of the CMOS, and boot the system up again. By doing this, you must
reset all your parameters.
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N
"Enter Password:"
"Confirm Password:"
"Enter Password:"
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