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3.
AWARD BIOS SETUP
3.9 Supervisor Password & User Password Setting
The supervisor password is for system and setup utility access and the user password is for the
system only.
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear
any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the password.
Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and
not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message will
confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you
can enter Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED.
If you select System at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted for the
password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup. If you select Setup at
Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter
Setup.
3.
AWARD BIOS SETUP
