Administration is enabled, it will automatically be reset to Dual.For more information, see “Setting Remote Administration” onpage 34.3. If you have a USB keyboard connected to your computer, thekeyboard will not lock when you have set a password.Off In password prompt Off mode (sometimes referred to as unattendedstart mode), you are not prompted to enter your power-on passwordwhen you turn on the computer. The operating system will start butyou must type the password before you can log on or accessapplications.Dual In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup behavior of thecomputer depends on whether the computer is started from thecomputer power switch or by an unattended method, such asremotely over a LAN.If you start your computer using the power switch, you will beprompted for a password.If the computer is started by an unattended method, the computeroperates the same as it does in password prompt Off mode.The password does not appear on the screen as you type it. If you type thewrong password, you receive a screen message telling you so. If you type thewrong password three times, you must turn off the computer and start again.When you type the correct password, the computer begins normal operation.Setting, changing, and deleting a power-on passwordA power-on password can be any combination of up to seven characters (A-Z,a-z, and 0-9).To set, change, or delete a power-on password:1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Starting and using theConfiguration/Setup Utility program” on page 29).2. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select SystemSecurity and press Enter.3. Select Power-on Password and press Enter.4. To set or change a power-on password, type your new password and pressthe Down Arrow (↓). Type your new password again and press the DownArrow ( ↓).5. At Change Power-On Password, press Enter.6. If your computer supports password prompt modes want to change thepassword prompt mode, select Password Prompt and then select eitherOff, On, or Dual. Continue at step 8.Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 35
