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Setting passwords
You can set passwords following the instructions below on the
BIOS setup screen.
•
Supervisor Password
(low security level): This password
is required when turning on the computer or entering the
BIOS setup.
•
User Password
(low security level): This password is
required to enter the BIOS setup. This password will be
deactivated automatically if the
Supervisor Password
is
disabled.
•
HDD Password
(high security level): This password is
required to access the hard disk drive (HDD) from another
computer. This password may not be supported, depending
on the model or storage device.
Boot password
Setting a password with the BIOS enhances protection against
viruses and hacking attacks.
•
Do not forget your password or expose it to others.
•
If you forget the
Supervisor Password
or
HDD
Password
, request assistance from the Samsung
Service Center. In this case, a service fee will be
charged.
•
If you forget the
User Password
, disable the
Supervisor Password
, and the
User Password
will
also be automatically disabled.
