Acer Aspire 4339 - Setting a Password

System Utilities 2-9
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 0
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 Changing a Password.
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.
IMPORTANT:
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Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the
screen.
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.
Password on Boot Shows if password is required during system
boot
CAUTION:
!
If Power-on-Password authentication is
enabled, the BIOS password can only be
cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery
procedure. Refer to Crisis Disk Recovery.
Disabled or
Enabled
Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)
Parameter Description Option