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4. When the administrator password is entered, the update diskette will continue to run, and you will be given the option of enabling or disabling enhanced security. Your choice will automatically be recorded in the System Security menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Setting, Changing, and Deleting an Administrator Password Protected by Enhanced Security To set, change, or delete an administrator password protected by enhanced security, do the following: 1. Turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Refer to Installing Options in Your Personal Computer for instructions on safety, disconnecting all cables attached to the computer, and removing the computer cover. 3. Locate the security switch (marked as 7) on the system board. Refer to the system board label inside the computer cover for the location of the switch. Move the switch to the ON position. (To do this, push on the ON side.) 4. Set, change, or delete your administrator password in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Refer to "Setting and Changing an Administrator Password" on page 45 or "Deleting an Administrator Password" on page 46 for instructions. 5. Move the switch back to the OFF position after you have set, changed, or deleted your password. 6. Replace the cover, and then turn on the computer. Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Administrator Password Protected by Enhanced Security When enhanced security is enabled, it is vital that you keep a record of your administrator password in a secure place. If you forget or lose the administrator password, the system board in your computer must be replaced in order to regain access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Advanced Power Management Your computer comes with built-in energy-saving capabilities. You can view and change energy-saving settings using the Advanced Power Management menu in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. This section describes the Advanced Power Management features in your computer and provides instructions for using these features. Chapter 4. Configuring Your Computer. 49

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4.
When the administrator password is entered, the update diskette will continue
to run, and you will be given the option of enabling or disabling enhanced
security.
Your choice will automatically be recorded in the System Security
menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Setting, Changing, and Deleting an Administrator Password
Protected by Enhanced Security
To set, change, or delete an administrator password protected by enhanced security,
do the following:
1.
Turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2.
Refer to
Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
for instructions on safety,
disconnecting all cables attached to the computer, and removing the computer
cover.
3.
Locate the security switch (marked as 7) on the system board.
Refer to the
system board label inside the computer cover for the location of the switch.
Move the switch to the
ON
position.
(To do this, push on the
ON
side.)
4.
Set, change, or delete your administrator password in the Configuration/Setup
Utility program.
Refer to “Setting and Changing an Administrator Password”
on page
45 or “Deleting an Administrator Password” on page
46 for
instructions.
5.
Move the switch back to the
OFF
position after you have set, changed, or
deleted your password.
6.
Replace the cover, and then turn on the computer.
Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Administrator Password Protected by
Enhanced Security
When enhanced security is enabled, it is vital that you keep a record of your
administrator password in a secure place.
If you forget or lose the administrator
password, the system board in your computer must be replaced in order to regain
access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Advanced Power Management
Your computer comes with built-in energy-saving capabilities.
You can view and
change energy-saving settings using the Advanced Power Management menu in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
This section describes the Advanced Power
Management features in your computer and provides instructions for using these
features.
Chapter
4.
Configuring Your Computer.
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