Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1.
Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing
= BIOS Setup Options" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2.
Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter.
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To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press enter.
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To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New
Password fields, and then press enter.
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To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press
3.
To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Your changes go into effect when the device restarts.
Entering a power-on password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts
to enter the password, you must restart the device and try again.
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