Section 5 Amibios Password Support - American Megatrends 43 Series User Manual

Section 5
AMIBIOS Password Support
AMIBIOS Setup has an optional password feature. The system can be configured so the end user is required to enter a password every time the system boots, or
whenever the end user runs Setup. The password function can also be disabled. If disabled, the prompt does not appear.
Changing a Password
The password check option is enabled or disabled in ADVANCED CMOS SETUP (Page ). The password check function is enabled by choosing either Always or
Setup.
Change Password generates an error message if the Password Checking Option is disabled in ADVANCED CMOS SETUP. You must enable Password Checking
to change the password.
The password (1-6 characters) is stored in CMOS RAM. The default password (AMI) is stored in ROM and is only to be used if CMOS RAM is corrupted. The
default password can be changed. To change a password, select the Change Password option from the main Setup screen and press <Enter>. Enter the default
password AMI and press <Enter>. The typed characters do not display. After the current password has been correctly entered, the end user is asked to retype it.
If the password confirmation is incorrect, an error message appears. If the new password confirmation is entered without error, the end user presses <Esc> to
return to the Main Setup menu. The password is stored in CMOS RAM after Setup completes. The next time the system boots, the end user is prompted for the
password if the password function is present and has been enabled.