Acer Aspire 4732Z Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 30

4. Retype the new password to verify the first entry, then press Enter. You will be prompted to save the new password. 5. Press Enter. 6. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility. To remove a system password: 1. Select a password parameter, then press Enter. The password box appears. 2. Type the original password, then press Enter. 3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields. You will be prompted to confirm the password removal. 4. Press Enter. 5. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. Resetting a system password: If you have forgotten the user password, the computer will continue to function normally but you will have limited access to the Setup Utility. If you have enabled the Password on Boot field and you forget the supervisor password, you will not be able to boot up the computer. The same thing applies if you forget the HDD password. To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you need to short the G61 hardware gap located near the processor socket (U33). Go to page 70 for instructions. To regain access to your computer if you lose the HDD password, you need to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Go to page 71 for instructions. 22 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide