36 Chapter 2System 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 up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) andpress the Enter key. The password box appears.2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).3. Press Enter. Re-type the password to verify your first entry and press Enter.4. After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.Removing a PasswordShould you want to remove a password, do the following:Parameter Description OptionsSet Supervisor Password When set, this password protects the BIOS Utility andNotebook Manager from unauthorized use.Press Enter to set this password.Set User Password When set, this password protects the computer fromunauthorized use.Press Enter to set this password (requires the SupervisorPassword to be set first).Password on boot When enabled, a password is requested when the systeboots up.Enable or DisableSet Primary Hard DiskPasswordWhen set, this password protects your hard disk frounauthorized access.Press Enter to set this password.Processor Serial Numbe The Pentium III processor includes a unique serial numbewhich allows individual CPUs to be identified. You can turn offthis feature by setting this parameter to Disabled.Disable or Enable
