Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)
Parameter
Set User Password
Set HDD Password
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.
Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature.
Passwords are not case sensitive.
A password must be alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), not longer than 12 characters.
Setting a Password
Perform the following to set a new user or supervisor password:
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press
Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is shown. (Figure 2-4)
NOTE:
NOTE:
To change an existing password, refer to
Figure 2-4. Setting a Password: Set Supervisor Password
2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter.
NOTE:
NOTE:
The following characters may be used in a password:
Acer M5-481TG System Utilities
Option to set user password
Option to set HDD0 password
Shows if password is required during system boot
Set Supervisor Password
Enter New Password
Enter New Password
Confirm New Password
A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive)
0-9
Numerical Characters.
-
Dash
=
Equal Sign
[
Left Bracket
]
Right Bracket
.
Period
Description
Changing a
Password.
[
]
[
]
Option
N/A
N/A
Disabled or
Enabled
0
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