Security functions
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BIOS setup security functions
The Security menu in BIOS Setup offers you various options for protecting your personal data against
unauthorised access using passwords, e.g.:
● Setup password: preventing unauthorised calls to BIOS Setup
● System password: preventing unauthorised system access
Configuring password protection in the BIOS Setup
Setup and system passwords can be configured in the same way.
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Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BIOS
Setup, please note the following hints:
● Be sure to note your passwords, as if you forget your password, you cannot access
your BIOS Setup and/or your system.
Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for
assistance.
● Back up your data on external data carriers at regular intervals.
● We recommend that you print out the following instructions, as these cannot be
displayed while setting the password.
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Passwords can be up to eight characters long. You can use all alphanumeric characters
and need not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase characters.
Please refer to section "
Settings in the BIOS Setup" for a description of calling and
operating the BIOS Setup.
With the password that you have set in BIOS Setup, you can also prevent booting of the
operating system.
► Call BIOS Setup and select the Advanced BIOS Features menu.
► Select the type of protection you require under Security Option: Setup password or system
password.
► Confirm your selection with the Enter key.
► Return to the BIOS Setup main menu.
► Select Set Password.
► Enter the password and press the Enter key.
With Confirm new Password you are asked to confirm the password.
► Enter the password again and press the Enter key.
The new password will take effect when the device reboots.
If you have configured a setup password and want to call BIOS Setup, you must enter the setup
password.
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