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Boot password, Boot password -9 – Phoenix Gold pmn User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Problems & Possible Solutions 8 - 9

8

Boot Password

No image appears on the
external monitor I have
plugged in and powered
on.

You haven’t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control
Panel
.
See

“Video (WinXP)” on page 4 - 8

for instructions on installing the driver, and

see

“NVIDIA Display Properties” on page 3 - 3

for instructions on configuring the video

driver.

Problem

Possible Cause - Solution

You forget the boot
password.

If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS. Contact
your service representative for help.

Problem

Possible Cause - Solution

Password Warning

If you choose to set a boot password, NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. If
you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on
your hard disk.