Compal notebook User Manual page 149

Password on boot
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
Enable this field to have setup prompt for the password when the computer boots.
Built-in HDD1 Status
Set
Clear
Built-in HDD1 Password Select
User Only
User+Master Master password must be set first before user password can be
Set HDD User Password / Set HDD Master Password
Enter this field always shows the message.
While this field is highlighted, press [Enter]. The following message is shown:
If there is an existing password then setup will prompt with the following window instead
and the current password will be required to be entered at first:
User can type password in field of Enter New Password, and re-enter password in field of
Confirm New Password for verification.
If verification OK:
The HDD password is saved after pressing [Enter].
If verification fails:
HDD Password is set.
HDD Password is not set.
For normal user entering HDD password.
configured.
Set HDD Master Password
Enter New Password
Confirm New Password
Set HDD Master Password
Enter Current Password
Enter New Password
Confirm New Password
Setup Notice
Changes have been saved.
[Continue]
Setup Warning
Passwords do not match.
Re-enter password.
[Continue]
8 The BIOS Setup Program
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