Asus X553M E-manual

Also see for A553M: User guide

Notebook PC E-Manual73Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set upa password-enabled access to your hard disk drive.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Set HDD MasterPassword.***Advisable toPower Cycle Systemafter Setting HardDisk Passwords***Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit→← : Select Screen↑↓ : Select ItemEnter: Select+/— : Change Opt.F1 : General HelpF9 : OptimizedDefaultsF10 : Save & ExitESC : ExitVersion 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Password DescriptionIf ONLY the Administrator’s password isset,then this only limits access to Setupand is only asked for when entering Setup.If ONLY the user’s password is set, thenthis is a power on password and must beentered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup,the User will have Administrator rights.Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLEDUser Password Status NOT INSTALLEDAdministrator PasswordUser PasswordHDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLEDSet Master PasswordSet User PasswordI/O Interface SecurityTo set the HDD password:1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password.2. Type in a password then press .3. Re-type to confirm the password then press .4. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps toset up the user password.