Acer TravelMate 280 TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 54

System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on boot Set Primary Hard Disk Password [Enter] [Enter] [Enabled] [Enter] Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls the access of the whole setup utility. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Select Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on Boot Set Primary Hard Disk Password Description Options While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to enter supervisor password if set. This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from unauthorized entry. Enter During POST, BIOS needs to check user password if set. This password protects the system from unauthorized user entry before OS boots up. Enter During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set. Enabled or Disabled This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during boot-up. During POST, BIOS need to check Hard disk password if set. Enter This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during boot-up if a second Hard disk is inserted. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the cursor w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password, Password on boot or Primary Hard Disk Password) and press thee key. The password box appears as below if choosing Set Supervisor Password: 46 TravelMate 230/ 280