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LifeBook A Series BIOS
Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
The Hard Disk Security submenu is for configuring hard disk security features.
Figure 13. Hard Disk Security Submenu
Table 13: Fields, Options and Defaults for the Hard Disk Security Submenu of the Security Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Drive0 Password Is:
___
Clear Display-only. Default is Clear. When the Drive0 Password has been set, the field
changes to Set. When this password is set, the primary hard disk drive cannot be
used in another system unless the password is entered.
Set Drive0
Password
___
[Enter] Sets, changes or cancels the Drive0 Master Password. The Drive0 Master Password
may be up to seven characters long and must include only letters or numbers (no
symbols). Passwords are NOT case-sensitive. When a Drive0 Master Password is set,
it must be used to access the hard drive if it is used in another system. Note that the
password will not take effect until the system has been rebooted.
Password Entry on
Boot:
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Enabled] When set to disabled, entry of a Hard Disk Password is not required before OS boot.
(The hard disk is still password-protected without password entry.)
F1 Help
ESC Exit
Select Item
Select Menu
-/Space
Enter
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
Main Advanced Security Power Savings Exit
Item Specific Help
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Hard Disk Security
Drive0 Password Is: Clear
Set Drive0 Password: [Enter]
Password Entry on Boot: [Enabled]
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