Setting A Boot Password - Samsung RC408 User Manual

Setting a Boot Password

When setting a password, you have to enter a password to use the computer or enter the BIOS
Setup.
By configuring a password, you can restrict system access to authorized users only and protect
data and files saved on the computer.
Before You Start!
Do not lose or forget your password.
If you have forgotten your password, contact a Samsung service center. In this case, a
service fee will be charged.
Setting a Supervisor Password
A Supervisor Password is required to turn the
computer on or to start the System Setup.
When setting a Supervisor Password, users
other than a supervisor cannot use the
computer.
1
Select the Security menu in the BIOS
Setup.
2
In the Set Supervisor Password item,
press <Enter>.
3
Enter a password, press <Enter>, re-
enter the password for confirmation,
and press <Enter> again. The
password can be up to 8 alphanumeric
characters. Special characters are not
allowed.
4
The supervisor password has been set.
The supervisor password is required to
turn the computer on or to enter the
BIOS Setup.
For some models, if the password
entered message appears in the
Setup Notice window, the settings
are not complete until the Enter key
is pressed.
Setting a User Password
Users can start the system with a user
password, but cannot enter the System Setup.
By doing this, you can prevent other users from
entering Setup.
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