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Set Supervisor Password
This selection controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Press the
ENTER key to display the
Supervisor Password submenu. Type the password, and press the
ENTER key. Retype the
password and press the
ENTER key again. The password may be disabled by setting the new
password to nothing (pressing the
ENTER key without first typing a password).
WARNING If you forget the Supervisor Password, it cannot be disabled without clearing the
CMOS.
Set User Password
This setting controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Follow the same procedure used to set
the Supervisor Password.
NOTE When a password is entered, it is saved immediately. All other changes may still be
discarded (see Exit Screen).
Password on Boot
When this setting is enabled, the system requires a password upon starting up. Either the
Supervisor or User Password may be entered. The default setting is Disabled.
Fixed Disk Boot Sector
This selection allows write protection of the boot sector of the fixed disk. The default setting
is Normal. When set for Write Protected, it serves as a form of virus protection. If the
passwords are enabled, this option may only be changed by the Supervisor.
Exit Screen
When you are finished configuring the BIOS, use the arrow keys to highlight the Exit option
on the BIOS Setup main menu. The Exit screen displays as shown in the following figure.
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