VIEWSONIC VPC190 - Manual (Page 36)

BIOS Setup Utility
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• View Only: Users can view the BIOS Setup Utility but cannot change the set-
tings.
User Password
To set or change the user password:
1. Select Change User Password.
2. Type the password, then press [Enter]. The password can be an alphanumeric
character of up to 6 characters in length.
3. Re-type the password to confirm, then press [Enter].
The Access level defined by the Supervisor determines the users’ setup utility
access.
Password Check
When a Supervisor or User password has been set, the Password Check option
will be available in the Security Menu. With this option, you can configure when the
system will prompt you for the password:
• Setup: You are required to enter the password every time you access the BIOS
Setup Utility.
• Always: You are required to enter the password on every system boot.
Clear the Password
Deleting the Supervisor Password
1. Select Change Supervisor Password.
2. When prompted to enter the new password, just press [Enter].
3. A message will appear to confirm password is uninstalled. Press [Enter].
Deleting the User Password
1. Select Clear User Password.
2. A message will appear to confirm clearing of password, select Ok then press
[Enter].
NOTE
Once you have set the Supervisor Password, you cannot start your computer with-
out entering the password. Be sure not to forget the password. Write down your
password and keep it safe and private from other people.