Acer Aspire 2010 Aspire 2010/2020 Service Guide - Page 58

Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Set Supervisor Password May 20, 2003 5:40:09 Boot Exit Set User Password Lock HardDisk Drive Password On boot Set Supervisor password Enter old Supervisor password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password OK Cancel Enter new password. Password will NOT be displayed The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: Length No more than 8 characters Characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive) Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Description Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the administrator password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Length -- No more than 8 characters Characters -- 0-9, A-Z (not case sensitive) 51 Chapter 2