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46 - Securing your computer
Entering passwords
When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the
display screen.
• When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you
enter the BIOS utility.
• Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS
utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message
appears. Try again and press Enter.
• When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter
is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.
• Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you
enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again
and press Enter.
Important
You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password
correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button
for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again,
and try again.
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