Managing a setup password
A setup password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the
“F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Setup password, and then press enter.
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To set a setup password, type your password in the New password and Verify new
password fields, and then press f10.
● To change a setup password, type your current password in the Old password field, type a
new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10.
● To delete a setup password, type your current password in the Old password field, and
then press f10.
3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a setup password
At the Setup password prompt, type your setup password (using the same kind of keys you used to
set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the setup password,
you must restart the computer and try again.
Using a power-on password
The Computer Setup power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this
password is set, it must be entered each time the computer is turned on.
Note the following characteristics of a power-on password:
● It is masked as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
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It must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a power-on password set with
keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric
keypad number keys.
● It can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive.
Managing a power-on password
A power-on password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.
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