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boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.

Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized 
use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints 
on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.

Important! Do not forget your Supervisor! If you forget your 
password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized 
service center.

Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of 
the display screen.

When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you 
press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.

Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS 
Utility.   If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message 
appears. Try again and press Enter.

When the User Password is set and the Password on boot 
parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer.   If 
you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. 
Try again and press Enter.

Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you 
fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system 
halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut 
down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try 
again.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility.