Setting and Changing a Power-On Password: Use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to set or change a power-on password. You can use any
combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for this password.
Important
Keep a record of your power-on password in a secure place. When a power-on
password has been set, you cannot activate the keyboard and mouse without
first using the password. If you lose or forget your password, you cannot
change or delete it without removing the computer cover and moving a jumper
on the system board. Refer to “Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords” on
page 60 for further information.
To set or change a power-on password:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Starting the
Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on page 39).
2. Select System Security from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
3. Select Power-on Password.
4. Type your password and press Down Arrow (↓).
5. Type your password again.
6. At Password Prompt, select On, Off, or Dual. Press Left Arrow (←) or Right
Arrow (→) to toggle between selections.
7. Select Change Power-on Password, and follow the instructions on the screen.
8. The System Security menu appears. Press Esc to return to the
Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
9. Before you exit from the program, select Save Settings from the
Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
10. To exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program, press Esc and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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