Acer Aspire 5500Z Series Service Manual

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36 Chapter 2SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorizeduse.The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggestedparameter settings.Set Supervisor/User PasswordIf password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.The formats of the password are as follows:Length 10 charactersCharacters Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are ignored.NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forgetyour password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to yourdealer to reset it.Parameter Description OptionSet User Password Press Enter to set the user password. Whenset, this password protects the BIOS SetupUtility from unauthorized access.Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator password.When set, this password protects the BIOSSetup Utility from unauthorized access.Lock HardDisk Drive Allows the user to specify whether or not apassword is required to access hard disk drive.Disabled or EnabledInsyde Software SCU May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AMMain Advanced Security Boot ExitSet User PasswordSet Supervisor Password_ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password----------------Enter old Supervisor password: . . . . . . . . . .Enter new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . . . . ..Verify new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . . . . .[ ] Boot SystemOK CancelEnter new password. Password will NOT be displayed