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CHAPTER 2: System utilities
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Setting a Password
To set the Supervisor password:
1 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER. The Set
Supervisor Password box opens.
2 Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password length cannot
exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). The password is not case
sensitive.
3 Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
4 Press ENTER. After setting the password, the value of Supervisor Password changes
to Set.
5 Optional: you can enable the Password on Boot parameter.
Fixed disk boot sector Write protects boot sector on hard disk to protect
against viruses.
Normal or
Write Protect
Password on Boot When Supervisor or User Password is set, lets you
control whether to enable or disable password
entry on boot up.
Disabled or
Enabled
Caution
When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system
halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return
your notebook to your dealer to reset it.
Important
You must set a Supervisor password before you can set a User password.
Caution
Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not
appear on the screen.
Parameter Description Option