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Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
The Hard Disk Security submenu is for configuring hard disk security features.
Figure 12. Hard Disk Security Submenu
Table 12: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Primary Master
Password Is:
___
Clear
A display-only field. Set is displayed when the Master Password is set and
Clear when it is not.
Set Primary
Master Password
___
[Enter]
Sets, changes or cancels Primary Master Password. The Primary Master Pass-
word may be up to seven characters long and include only letters or numbers
(no symbols). Passwords are NOT case- sensitive. To cancel a password press
the Enter key instead of entering characters in the Enter New Password field
and in the Re-enter New Password field. When a Primary Master Password is
set it must be used to access the hard disk. Data on the hard disk cannot be
read on other systems.
Password Entry
on Boot:
•
Disabled
•
Enabled
[Enabled]
When set to Disabled, it is not necessary to enter a hard disk password before
booting. The hard disk is still password-protected without password entry.
F1
Help
ESC
Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9
Setup Defaults
F10
Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Hard Disk Security
Primary Master Password Is:
Clear
Set Primary Master Password:
[Enter]
Password Entry on Boot:
[Enabled]
Press <Enter> key to
set Hard Disk Password.
The hard disk is locked
with the password. Data
in the locked disk can
not be read on other
systems.
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