beautypg.com

Bios setup utility, Setting a password – Gateway M500 User Manual

Page 83

background image

77

BIOS Setup utility

www.gateway.com

BIOS Setup utility

The BIOS Setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your
notebook’s BIOS (basic input/output system).

Your notebook is already correctly configured and optimized, and you do not
need to run this utility. You can use the BIOS Setup utility to create passwords
to limit access to your notebook.

To open the BIOS Setup utility, press F2 during startup.

Use the navigation keys displayed at the bottom of the BIOS Setup utility screen
to move through the BIOS menus and make selections. Press F1 to get more
help about options.

Setting a password

Important

Do not forget your password. If you forget your password,
you may have to return your notebook to Gateway to reset
it.