There are two password screens that will
be encountered in the BIOS setup:
- User Password – This option allows the installation of a
password that will keep the system from booting unless the proper
password is entered. This option also prevents access to the BIOS,
eliminating the possibility of other people changing the BIOS setup
on the computer. This option is particularly useful when booting up
the computer for the first time. It is recommended to follow the
on-screen and password instructions in the motherboard user manual.
- Supervisor Password – This feature is normally found only
in large institutions (corporations, school districts, and so on)
where BIOS settings are kept standardized by computer support
personnel. Once set, these computer BIOS setups are locked with a
master password only known to the network administrator or an
administrator designee. The instructions for this option can also
be found in the motherboard manual.
If no password is required but this screen is accidentally
engaged, complete the following actions to move to the next
screen:
- When prompted for a password, press the Enter key without
entering a password.
- At the second screen labeled "Password Disabled",
press any key to return to the main setup screen.
Load Setup Defaults Screen
The Load Setup Defaults screen resets the BIOS setup to default
settings. This feature will not in any way affect those settings
in the Standard CMOS Setup screen since they are the absolute
minimums required for the system to function. When configuring the
system for the first time and problems are encountered, this
method can be used for restoring the system to its default
settings.
Additional information regarding this feature can be found in
the motherboard manual.