Acer Aspire X1420G Acer Aspire X1400 and X1420 Desktop Series Service Guide - Page 26

BIOS Security Features Field Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Description Displays the supervisor password status. When set to Installed, this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. Displays the user password status. Only the following menus will be accessible when this password is set as Installed: • System Date and System Time • Exit Without Saving Press Enter to change the supervisor password. Setting a system password Note the following before you define a system password: • The maximum length of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters-A - Z, 0 - 9, and ';'  (for French keyboard). • System passwords are case-insensitive. • When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Do not forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your computer to your dealer to reset it. 18 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide