Acer Aspire 1600 Service Manual

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45 Aspire 1600System SecurityThe System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer fromunauthorized use.The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default andsuggested parameter settings.Setting a PasswordFollow these steps:1. Use the cursor w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password,Password on boot or Primary Hard Disk Password) and press thee key. The password box appearsas below if choosing Set Supervisor Password:Parameter Description OptionsSet Supervisor Password While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to entersupervisor password if set.This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu fromunauthorized entry.EnterSet User Password During POST, BIOS need to check user password if set.This password protects the system from unauthorized userentry before OS boots up.EnterPassword on Boot During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set.This password protects the computer from unauthorized entryduring boot-up.Disabled or EnabledSet Primary Hard DiskPasswordDuring POST, BIOS need to check hard disk password if set.This password protects the computer from unauthorized entryduring boot-up if a second Hard disk is inserted.EnterProcessor Serial Number Display the process serial number. Enabled or DisabledPhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityInformation Main Advanced Security Boot ExitItem Specific HelpSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordPassword on boot:Set Primary Hard Disk PasswordProcessor Serial Number[Enter][Enter][Disabled][Enter][Enabled]Press key to setSupervisor Password to enable anypassword features.Then password entry is required toenter BIOS Setup.F1 Help ÏÐ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup DefaultsEsc Exit ÍÎ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit