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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 51Using Your System Password to Secure Your SystemNOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" onpage 52), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate systempassword.When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave thepassword security enabled or to disable password security.To leave the password security enabled:1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .2 Type your password and press .To disable the password security:1 Turn on or reboot your system by pressing .2 Type your password and press .When Password Status is Locked, you must type the password and press when prompted at reboot.If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message andprompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter thecorrect password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays anerror message that the system has halted and shuts down.Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message continuesto be displayed until the correct password is entered.NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the SystemPassword and Setup Password options to protect your system from unauthorizedchanges.Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security.2 Highlight Setup Password, press to access the setup passwordwindow. Press twice to clear the existing setup password.3 The setting changes to Not Enabled.4 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigninga Setup Password" on page 52. |
