Using Passwords
Two types of password protection are available to help you secure your computer
and the information you store in it. The power-on password feature deters
unauthorized persons from gaining access to the information stored in your
computer. The administrator password feature helps prevent unauthorized persons
from accessing the Configuration/Setup Utility program and changing the setup of
your computer. If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several
computers, you might want to set an administrator password.
Other password security features might be available through your operating system
or network.
Power-On Password
You do not need a power-on password to use your computer, but setting this type
of password deters unauthorized persons from using your computer. When a
power-on password is set, you must type the password at the password prompt
that appears as the computer starts.
When you set the power-on password, you can choose one of three password
prompt modes:
On
In On mode, you are prompted for the power-on password when you
turn on the computer. Until the correct password is entered, the
computer will not run the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT
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instructions, the operating system will not start, and the keyboard will
remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, it also
will remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to a serial port, it
will be activated when the computer is started, regardless of whether a
password is set.
Off
In Off mode (also referred to as Unattended Start mode), you are not
prompted to enter your power-on password when you turn on the
computer. The computer will run the CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT instructions and start the operating system. However,
if you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, refer to the following
text box.
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CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT do not exist with some operating systems, such as Windows NT.
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