Acer Aspire E1-421 User Manual

System Utilities 2-9
NOTE:
NOTE:
When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before
system halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned
to dealer.
Setting a Password 0
Perform the following to set user or supervisor passwords:
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and
press
Enter . The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
NOTE:
NOTE:
To change an existing password, refer to Changing a Password .
Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field. Passwords are not case
sensitive and the length must not exceed 12 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
IMPORTANT:
+
Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the
screen.
3. Press
Enter . After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password
parameter to Set.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature.
4. Press
F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility .
Password on Boot Shows if password is required during system
boot
CAUTION:
!
If Password-on-Boot authentication is
enabled, the BIOS password can only be
cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery
procedure. Refer to
Crisis Disk Recovery .
Disabled or
Enabled
Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)
Parameter Description Option

Acer Aspire E1-421 Specifications

General

Brand	Acer
Model	Aspire E1-421
Category	Laptop
Language	English