User's Guide

2-18 General Description
5. If you have set the password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen
appears upon successful completion of POST.
Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable
the system. In this case, turn off the power and wait about 30 seconds before turning it on
again.
IMPORTANT: Do not set a password before installing the operating
system.
6. The operating system starts when POST completes.
POST Error Messages
When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the screen. See Chapter 8 for POST
error codes.
IMPORTANT: Take note of the error messages displayed before
consulting with your service representative; they may provide useful
information for maintenance.