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6–8 Hardware and Software Guide
Security
Administrator Password
The administrator password protects the configuration settings
and system identification information in the Setup Utility. After
this password is set, it must be entered to access the Setup Utility.
The administrator password
■ Is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in
Windows, although both passwords can be identical.
■ Is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Be
sure you record the password and store it in a secure place.
Managing an Administrator Password
To set, change, or delete this password:
1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the
computer, and then pressing
f10 while the Setup message is
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator
Password, and then press
enter.
❏ To set an administrator password, type your password in
the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password
fields, and then press
enter.
❏ To change an administrator password, type your current
password in the Enter Current Password field, type the
new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press
enter.
❏ To delete an administrator password, type your current
password in the Enter Password field, and press
enter
4 times.
3. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press
f10
and follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.