User`s manual

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The I/O Configuration Setup allows you to enable, disable or select the
port address of the built-in serial ports, parallel port and floppy disk
controller.
Supervisor Password
If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry,
set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the
BIOS Features Setup.
If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a
supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the BIOS
Features Setup. You will not be prompted for a password when you
cold boot the system.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Supervisor Password” option and
press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Enter Password:
Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done,
the message below will appear:
Confirm Password:
You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same pass-
word. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to enter
the correct password again.