SOYO SY-7IWA-F Computer Hardware User Manual


 
BIOS Setup Utility SY-7IWA-F
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3-11 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
Based on the setting you have made in the [Security Option] of the [BIOS
FEATURES SETUP] section, the password prevents access to the system
or the setup program by unauthorized users. Follow this procedure to set a
new password or disable the password:
1. Choose [BIOS FEATURES SETUP] in the Main Menu and press
[Enter]. Select the [Security Options] item and set the field to:
a. [System]: The password is required every time the system is
booted. This means only a person who knows the password can
use this computer.
b. [Setup]: The password is required only when you attempt to
enter the BIOS Setup program.
2. Choose [SUPERVISOR PASSWORD] from the Main Menu and
press [Enter]. The following prompt appear:
Warning: If you forget or lose the password, the only way to
access the system is to set jumper JP5 to clear the CMOS RAM.
All setup information is lost and you must run the BIOS setup
program again.
Note: If you do not wish to use the password function, press
[Enter] directly and the following message appears:
Enter Password:
Password Disabled!!