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Setting passwords in the operating system
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Setting passwords in the operating system Operating system passwords Root password User password Function Protects access to an operating system root-level account. Protects access to an operating system user account. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) and Computer Setup Password Type Function Administrator password or BIOS administrator password* Power-on password* ● Protects access to Setup Utility or Computer Setup. ● After this password is set, it must be entered each time you access Setup Utility or Computer Setup. CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility or Computer Setup. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: Your administrator password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility or Computer Setup. ● Protects access to the computer contents. ● After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. CAUTION: If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: A power-on password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. *For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following topics. Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Open Setup Utility or Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. 36 Chapter 8 Securing your computer and information