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Hard Disk Passwords
Two types of the hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on
the hard disk:
Hard disk master password
Hard disk user password, which requires a hard disk user password
You need to set a master password and a user password both as the Hard
Disk Password. Either of the passwords can be used to get access to the
Hard disk. Any change or removal to the master password deletes the user
password.
To set a hard disk password:
1 Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed.
The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.
2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.
Select Setup HardDisk Password, and press the Enter key. The Set
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HardDisk Security screen opens.
4 Select Set Master and User Password, choose your Hard Disk User
Password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in
any combination. Type it in Master HardDisk Password.
5 Press Enter key once to move to the Check Master Password field.
Retype the password you just entered to verify it.
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