User's Manual

100 Securing and Managing the Mobile Computer
5.1 Setting a BIOS Password
System Setup (BIOS) enables you to change system settings such as the
date and time or set boot device priority. You can set a supervisor password
to prevent unauthorized access to your Mobile Computer’s BIOS.
When the Supervisor Password is set, users must enter the password to start
the Mobile Computer or enter System Setup. By configuring a supervisor
password, you can restrict system access to authorized users only and
protect data and files saved on the computer.
Note Do not lose or forget your password. Write it down and keep it in a safe place.
To access System Setup
Press DEL during power on (POST) to access the BIOS program.
To set a Supervisor Password.
1. Select the Security menu in the BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen.
2. Select Change Supervisor Password and press <Enter>.
You are prompted to enter a new password.
3. Type a password up to six alphanumeric characters.
4. Press ENTER. You are prompted to reenter the password for
confirmation.
5. Type the password again.
6. Press ENTER. The password is installed.
7. Press ENTER.
A new item, Password Check, becomes available in the Security
screen.
8. Select Password Check and press ENTER.
You are prompted to set password behavior options.
9. Select one of the following options:
Setup: You will be prompted for the password whenever you access
the BIOS System Setup.
Always: You will be prompted for the password when you boot the
Mobile Computer as well as whenever you access the BIOS System
Setup.