Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
Table 8-2
Types of BIOS passwords and their functions
Password
Function
Administrator password
●
Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS).
●
If you forget your administrator password, you cannot
access Setup Utility (BIOS).
Power-on password
●
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:
1.
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.
2.
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.
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