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Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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Table 8-1 Types of Windows passwords and their functions (continued) Password Function Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords BIOS passwords provide additional layers of security for your computer. Table 8-2 Types of BIOS passwords and their functions Password Administrator password Power-on password Function ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer. To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS): IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly. 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS): ● Computers or tablets with keyboards: ▲ Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. ● Tablets without keyboards: a. Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume up button. - or Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button. - or Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the Windows button. b. Tap f10. 2. Select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To save your changes, select Exit, select Save Changes and Exit, and then select Yes. NOTE: If you are using arrow keys to highlight your choice, you must then press enter. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 45