353-12 Load Standard/Optimized DefaultsLoad Standard DefaultsWhen you press on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similarto:Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? NPressing loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance systemoperations.Load Optimized DefaultsWhen you press on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similarto:Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? NPressing loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance systemoperations.3-13 Set Supervisor/User PasswordYou can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are:Supervisor password: Can enter and change the options of the setup menus.User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of thesetup menus. When you select this function, the following messagewill appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating apassword.ENTER PASSWORD:Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed nowwill clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirmthe password. Type the password again and press . You may also press to abortthe selection and not enter a password.To disable a password, just press when you are prompted to enter the password. Amessage will confirm that the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, thesystem will boot and you can enter Setup freely.PASSWORD DISABLED.When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enterSetup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your systemconfiguration.Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a passwordevery time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer.You determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and itsSecurity option. If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both atboot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup.
