System Utilities 2-9NOTE:NOTE:When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts.Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to dealer.Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature.Passwords are not case sensitive.A password must be alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), not longer than 12 characters.Setting a Password 0Perform the following to set a new user or supervisor password:1. Use the and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and pressEnter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box is shown. (Figure 2-4)NOTE:NOTE:To change an existing password, refer to Changing a Password.Figure 2-4. Setting a Password: Set Supervisor Password2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter.NOTE:NOTE:The following characters may be used in a password:Password on Boot CAUTION:!If Power-on Password authentication isenabled, the BIOS password can only becleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recoveryprocedure. Refer to BIOS Recovery by CrisisDisk.Shows if password is required during system bootDisabled orEnabledA-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive)0-9 Numerical Characters.- Dash= Equal Sign[ Left BracketTable 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)Parameter Description OptionSet Supervisor PasswordEnter New Password [ ]Enter New PasswordConfirm New Password [ ]
