Acer Aspire 4560 - Setting a Password

System Utilities 2-7
NOTE:
NOTE:
When prompted to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before
system halts. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user to return the
computer to its dealer.
Setting a Password 0
Follow the succeeding instructions to set the user or supervisor passwords.
1. Press to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set
_______ Password dialog box appears.
Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter. Passwords
are not case sensitive and the length must not exceed eight alphanumeric characters
(A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
3. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter.
IMPORTANT:
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Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen.
4. Press Enter.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Users can choose to enable the Password on Boot parameter.
5. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility.
Set User Password Option to set a user password –
Set HDD Password Option to set the hard drive password –
Password on Boot Option to enable password requirement during
system boot
Enabled or
Disabled
Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)
Parameter Description Option
Set Supervisor Password
Enter New Password [ ]
Confirm New Password [ ]