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4-32 AcerAltos 19000Pro4 System Guide
4.7.2 Setup Password
The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS
utility.
Setting a Password
1. Make sure that JP11 is set to 2-4 (bypass password).
You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup
password does not exist and JP11 is set to
1-2 (password check enabled).
By default, JP11 is set to 2-4 (bypass
password).
2. Enter BIOS utility and select System Security.
3. Highlight the Setup Password parameter and press the or
key. The password prompt appears:
4. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven
characters.
Be very careful when typing your password
because the characters do not appear on the
screen.
5. Press . A prompt asks you to retype the password to verify
your first entry.