Lenovo 3000 G530 - Manual (Page 33)

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
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ƒ Hard disk drive (HDD) password
Once an HDD password is set, you will need to enter it in order to access
the hard disk. You can set the HDD password with Set HDD user
password in Security
.
To Set a Supervisor Password:
Only a system administrator will be able to perform this procedure.
1
Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed.
The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.
2
Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.
3
Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key. The Set
Supervisor Password window opens.
4
Choose your Supervisor password, which can be from one to eight
alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New
Password
field.
5
Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field.
Retype the password you just entered to verify it.
6
Commit your password to memory, and press the Enter key.
7
Press F10 to exit.
8
Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window.
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