Kontron AM5010 BIOS - Manual (Page 82)

Security Setup AM4010/AM4011/AM5010 BIOS
Page 72 ID 1022-2060, Rev. 2.0
Change Supervisor Password
This function is used to specify the Supervisor password. To set or change this password per-
form the following:
1. Select Change Supervisor Password and press <Enter>.
A popup display appears requesting entry of the new password.
There is a six character limit for the password.
2. Type the password and press <Enter> to set or change the password.
A popup display appears again requesting password confirmation.
3. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
A popup display appears confirming the installation of the password.
The following two new functions appear on the screen:
• User Access Level
• Password Check
These functions are used to specify the type of accessibility the user has within the BIOS
Setup program as well as the password requirements for system booting and starting the
BIOS Setup program.
4. Record the Supervisor password for future reference.
Change User Password
This function is used to specify the User password. To set or change this password perform the
following:
1. Select Change User Password and press <Enter>.
A popup display appears requesting entry of the new password.
There is a six character limit for the password.
2. Type the password and press <Enter>
A popup display appears again requesting password confirmation.
3. Type the password again and press <Enter>
A popup display appears confirming the installation of the password.
The following new functions appear on the screen:
• Password Check
• Clear User Password
The Password Check function is used to specify the password usage requirements for
the user when booting the system or attempting to start the BIOS Setup program.
4. Record the User password for future reference.