Acer AcerPower SN Service Manual

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26 Chapter 2Setting a Password1. Make sure that JP7 is set to 1-2 (bypass password).NOTE: You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a Setup password does not exist and JP7 is set to 2-3 (passwordcheck enabled). By default, JP7 is set to 1-2 (bypass password).2. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security .3. Highlight the Setup Password parameter to set a Setup password, or Power-on Password to set a Power-onpassword. Then press ←←←← or →→→→. The following screen appears:4. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters. Then press Enter.NOTE: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.5. Retype the password then press Enter.6. After setting the password, highlight the Set or Change Password option.7. Press Esc to return to the System Security screen.8. Press Esc to return to the main menu.9. Press Esc to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data.10. Select Yes to save the changes and reboot the system.11. After rebooting, turn off the system then open the housing.12. Set JP7 to 2-3 to enable the password function.If you have set a Setup password, the next time you want to enter the BIOS utility, you must key-in your Setuppassword.If you have set a Power-on password, you will be prompted to enter that password every time you boot yoursystem.Changing or Removing the PasswordShould you want to change one of your passwords, do the following:1. Enter the BIOS utility and select System Security.2. Highlight the Setup Password parameter (for Setup password) or the Power-on Password parameter (forPower-on password). Then press ←←←← or →→→→. The Password menu appears.3. From the Password menu, highlight the Set or Change Password option.4. Enter a new password.5. Press Esc to return to the System Security screen.6. Press Esc to return to the main menu.7. Press Esc to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data.8. Select Yes to save the changes.