System Utilities 2-9NOTE:NOTE:When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed beforesystem halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returnedto dealer.Setting a Password 0Perform the following to set user or supervisor passwords:1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter andpressEnter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.NOTE:NOTE:To change an existing password, refer toChanging a Password.Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field. Passwords are not casesensitive and the length must not exceed 12 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.IMPORTANT:+ Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on thescreen.3. PressEnter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Passwordparameter to Set.NOTE:NOTE:Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature.4. PressF10 to save changes and exitBIOS Setup Utility.Password on Boot Shows if password is required during systembootCAUTION:!If Password-on-Boot authentication isenabled, the BIOS password can only becleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recoveryprocedure. Refer toCrisis Disk Recovery.Disabled orEnabledTable 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)Parameter Description Option
