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Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
The Hard Disk Security submenu is for configuring hard disk security features.
Figure 13. Hard Disk Security Submenu
Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field Default Description
Primary Master
Password Is:
Clear A display-only field. Set is displayed when the Master Password is set and Clear when it is not.
Set Primary
Master Password
[Enter] Sets, changes or cancels Primary Master Password. The Primary Master Password may be up to
seven characters long and include only letters or numbers (no symbols). Passwords are NOT case-
sensitive. To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of entering characters in the Enter New
Password field and in the Re-enter New Password field. When a Primary Master Password is set it
must be used to access the hard disk. Data on the hard disk cannot be read on other systems.
Password Entry on
Boot:
[Disabled] When set to Disabled, it is not necessary to enter a Hard Disk Password before booting the OS.
The hard disk is still password-protected without password entry.
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Hard Disk Security
Primary Master Password Is: Clear
Set Primary Master Password: [Enter]
Password Entry on Boot: [Disabled]
Security Menu