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BIOS Security Features
The BIOS Security Features screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from
unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
NOTE: When prompted to enter a password, only three tries are allowed before the system halts. Do not lose
the password.
Parameter Description Option
Supervisor Password Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Not Installed or
Installed
User Password Shows the setting of the user password Not Installed or
Installed
Change Supervisor
Password
Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility
from unauthorized access. The user can not either
enter the Setup menu nor change the value of
parameters.
N/A
Change User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this
password prompts the user to enter a password
during the boot sequence. The user must enter the
correct password to be able to continue booting the
system. This option is only available if a supervisor
password has been specified
N/A
Security Option Press Enter to set the security option. This option is
only available if a supervisor password has been
specified.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends Inc.
BIOS Security Features
Help Item
Supervisor Password :Not Installed
User Password :Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter]
Install or change the
password.
-/+/ : Value
:Move
F1: General Help
Enter:Select
F10 : Save ESC : Exit
F9 : Optimized Defaults
