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Establishing a Power-On Password Using

Computer Setup

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Entering a Power-On Password
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Establishing a power-on password through Computer Setup prevents
access to the computer when power is turned on, unless the password
is entered. When a power-on password is set, Computer Setup
presents Password Options under the Security menu. Password
options include Password Prompt on Warm Boot. When Password
Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled, the password must also be entered
each time the computer is rebooted.
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click
Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.
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2. Press the key as soon as the monitor light turns green. Press
Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press the
the computer off, then on again, and press the
access the utility.
3. Select Security, then Power-On Password and follow the
instructions on the screen.
4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
To enter a power-on password, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click
Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.
2. When the key icon appears on the monitor, type the current
password, then press
Type carefully; for security reasons, the characters you type do not
appear on the screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try
again. After three unsuccessful tries, you must turn off the computer,
then turn it on again before you can continue.
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key at the appropriate time, you must turn
Enter.
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key again to
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