Abit IT5E Series User Manual

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Introduction of BIOS 3-31(9) Password SettingThis option allows you to set a password required to start the system(System) or to access to the BIOS (Setup).After you have set a password through the PASSWORD SETTINGoption, you can enter the Security Option in the “BIOS Features SetupMenu” to select the security level in order to prevent any unauthorizedaccess.Password setting procedure:When you choose the Password setting option, the followingmessage is displayed:“Enter Password:“Type your password. When complete, press . The followingmessage is displayed:“Confirm Password:“Type your password again. When complete, press . Thepassword setting is completed.Password clearing procedure:When you select the Password setting option, the followingmessage is displayed:“Enter Password:“Press , the message “Password Disable” is displayed. Press akey. The password clearing procedure is completed.Notice: Do not forget your password. If you forget it, you willhave to open the computer case, clear the contents of theCMOS, and boot the system up again. But doing this, youmust reset all your settings.