Technical information

Password Prompts
Windows NT
Windows NT prompts for a username and password at log-on. The default for pre-loaded software to to
have both the “Sable” and “administrator” passwords empty. Remember that you should always log in as
“Sable” while running the POS.
BIOS passwords
It is possible (and fairly easy) for someone to set passwords on the BIOS. There are two different types of
BIOS passwords. One will restrict the access to change the BIOS while the other can actually lock-out use of
the computer from a start-up or reboot if the password is not entered correctly. We do not recommend set-
ting either type of password. However, if the computer is in an area where it may be prone to pranksters
entering passwords and therefore inhibiting use of the computer, you will want to set a “SUPERVISOR PASS-
WORD” (not a “USER PASSWORD”). Refer to the main board manual for further assistance.
Clearing BIOS passwords once they have been set
The only way to remove a BIOS password once it has been set is to completely clear the BIOS. This process
restores all the computer’s settings to their factory defaults (not the operating system’s settings). To accom-
plish this requires that the computer be opened.
For more information about conducting this procedure contact PCComplete technical support.
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