Acer 2000 Laptop User Manual


 
44 Chapter 2
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from
unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and
suggested parameter settings.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length No more than 8 characters
Characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive)
Parameter Description Option
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password.
When set, this password protects the
BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized
access.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator
password. When set, this password
protects the BIOS Setup Utility from
unauthorized access.
HDD Drive Lock This allows users to protect their Hard
Drive being accessed by enabling HDD
security to their hard drive.
Disabled/Enabled
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Set User Password
Set Supervisor Password
HDD Drive Lock
Password On Boot
------------Set Supervisor password----------------
Enter old Supervisor password: . . . . . . . .
Enter new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . . ..
Verify new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . .
OK Cancel
Enter new password. Password will NOT be displayed