Asus a7n8xx Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 53

2.5 Security Menu The BIOS Setup program permits two different passwords to control access to the BIOS during system startup: a Supervisor password and a User password. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords can be typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters. The table below describes the authority level when setting Supervisor or User Password. TABLE 2.5.1 Supervisor/User Set Password Security Option Supervisor Password System A password is required for booting and entering into the CMOS setup and all items can be modified. Setup A password is required to enter into the CMOS and items can be modified. User Password A password is required for booting and entering into the CMOS setup and only "Date" and "Time" could be modified. All other items in the CMOS are displayed only. A password is required to enter into the CMOS and only "Date" and "Time" could be modified. All other items in the CMOS are displayed only. TABLE 4.5.2 User Set Password only Security Option Supervisor Password System None Setup None User Password A password is required for booting and entering into the CMOS setup and all items can be modified. A password is required to enter into the CMOS setup and all items can be modified. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-23