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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 14. Hard Disk Security Submenu
Table 14: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Primary
Master
Password Is:
___ Clear Display-only. Default is Clear. When the Primary Master Password has been set,
the field changes to Set. When this password is set, the primary hard disk drive
cannot be used in another system unless the password is entered.
Secondary
Master
Password Is:
___ Not
Available
Display only.
Set Primary
Master
Password:
___ [Enter] Sets, changes or cancels the Primary Master Password. The Primary Master Pass-
word may be up to seven characters long and must include only letters or num-
bers (no symbols). Passwords are NOT case-sensitive. When a Primary Master
Password is set, it must be used to access the primary hard drive if it is used in
another system. Note that the password will not take effect until the system has
been rebooted.
Set Secondary
Master
Password:
___ [Enter] Not currently available.
Password
Entry on Boot:
• Disabled
• Enabled
[Enabled] When disabled, it is not necessary to enter a Hard Disk Password before booting.
The hard disk is still password-protected without entering a password.
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
Secondary Master Password Is: Not Available
Set Primary Master Password:
Set Secondary Master Password [Enter]
Password Entry on Boot: [Enabled]
Press <Enter> key to
set Hard Disk Password.
The hard disk is locked
with the password. Data
in the locked disk can
not be read on other
systems.
[Enter]
Security Menu