CAUTION: Ensure that your computer is locked when it is not in use. Anyone can access the data that is stored
on your computer, when left unattended.
Table 54. System and setup password
Password type Description
System password Password that you must enter to boot to your operating
system.
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and change the BIOS
settings of your computer.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
NOTE: The System and setup password feature is disabled by default.
Assigning a System Setup password
Prerequisites
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is set to Not Set. To enter BIOS System Setup, press
F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to create the system password:
● Password can be up to 32 characters.
● Password must contain at least one special character: "( ! " # $ % & ' * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } )"
● The password can contain numbers from 0 to 9.
● The password can contain alphabets A to Z and a to z.
3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4. Press Y to save the changes.
The computer restarts.
Deleting or changing an existing system password or setup
password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked in the System Setup before attempting to delete or change the existing
system password and/or setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing system password or setup password if the
Password Status is Locked. To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
Steps
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that the Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password. Update or delete the existing system password, and press Enter or Tab.
4. Select Setup Password. Update or delete the existing setup password, and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE:
If you change the system password and/or setup password, reenter the new password when prompted. If you
delete the system password and/or setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
5. Press Esc. A message prompts you to save the changes.
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