44 - Securing your computerEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ofthe display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when youenter the BIOS utility.• Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access theBIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warningmessage appears. Try again and press <Enter>.• When the User Password is set and the password on bootparameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.• Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. Ifyou enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Tryagain and press <Enter>.ImportantYou have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter thepassword correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and holdthe power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Thenturn on the computer again, and try again.