Asus Maximus IV Extreme - Manual (Page 107)

ASUS Maximus IV Extreme 3-15
3.4.4 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time
Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.7.1 Rear
panel connectors for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show
the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show
Installed.
Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the
administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to
see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press
.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.