Setting A Password - eMachines E644G Service Manual

Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)
Parameter
Password on Boot
NOTE:
NOTE:
When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts.
Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to dealer.

Setting a Password

Perform the following to set user or supervisor passwords:
1. Use the  and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press
Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
NOTE:
NOTE:
To change an existing password, refer to
Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field. Passwords are not case
sensitive and the length must not exceed 12 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
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IMPORTANT:
3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password
parameter to Set.
NOTE: NOTE:
Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature.
4. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.
System Utilities
!
CAUTION:
If Power-on-Password authentication is
enabled, the BIOS password can only be
cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery
procedure. Refer to
Shows if password is required during system boot
Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen.
Description
Crisis Disk Recovery.
Changing a Password.
Option
Disabled or
Enabled
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