[PC (Hong-Kong version) BIOS] BIOS Password & Screen Tips
When you set a boot password using the BIOS (settings utility), you can more safely guard against viruses and hacking attacks. You can also remove this password if you prefer not to use it.
• Note
- Incorrect BIOS settings may result in system malfunction, so be careful.
- The BIOS settings screen, menus, and items may differ depending on your computer model and BIOS version.
- The BIOS can be changed to improve features, etc.
- Do not forget the password you set or let another person see it.
- If you forget the supervisor password or HDD password you set, please contact a nearby Samsung Service Center to reset it.
• Tips for each type of password
※ To use a user password or HDD password, a supervisor password must be set.
- Supervisor password (low security):
This password must be entered when turning on the computer or entering BIOS settings.
- User password (low security):
This password must be entered when entering BIOS settings.
This password is automatically disabled if you do not use a supervisor password.
- HDD password (high security):
This password must be entered when another computer accesses the hard drive (HDD).
This password may not be supported on some computer models.
• Deleting a BIOS password
- If you forget your user password, disable your supervisor password to automatically disable your user password.
- Some models will show that a password has been entered in a Setup Notice window. You then need to click OK to finish setting it up.
When you set a boot password using the BIOS (settings utility), you can more safely guard against viruses and hacking attacks.
• Note
- Incorrect BIOS settings may result in system malfunction, so be careful.
- The BIOS settings screen, menus, and items may differ depending on your computer model and BIOS version.
- The BIOS can be changed to improve features, etc.
- Do not forget the password you set or let another person see it.
- If you forget the supervisor password or HDD password you set, please contact a nearby Samsung Service Center to reset it.
- If you forget your user password, disable your supervisor password to automatically disable your user password.
• Tips for each type of password
※ To use a user password or HDD password, a supervisor password must be set.
- Supervisor password (low security):
This password must be entered when turning on the computer or entering BIOS settings.
- User password (low security):
This password must be entered when entering BIOS settings.
This password is automatically disabled if you do not use a supervisor password.
- HDD password (high security):
This password must be entered when another computer accesses the hard drive (HDD).
This password may not be supported on some computer models.
• Setting a BIOS password
- To use the Password on Boot option, you must set a supervisor password and enter this password when the computer starts.
- To change your HDD password, restart your computer.
- Some models will show that a password has been entered in a Setup Notice window. You then need to click OK to finish setting it up.
※ If you cannot select this item or you get an “HDD password frozen” message, restart your computer.
※ You can enter a password of up to 20 characters.
You can use the BIOS (settings utility) to set up features such as a boot password, boot priority, or the installed chip set.
• Note
- Incorrect BIOS settings may result in system malfunction, so be careful.
- The BIOS settings screen, menus, and items may differ depending on your computer model and BIOS version.
- The BIOS can be changed to improve features, etc.
• Screen tips
※ The BIOS settings screen is only available in English.
| ① | Setting menu details |
| ② | Tools - Help: View BIOS settings help - Default: Set to default value - Restore: Cancel changes to settings - Save: Save settings - Exit: Exit BIOS settings |
| ③ | Help for the selected settings menu |
| ④ | Settings menu - SysInfo: View basic computer specifications - Advanced: Chip set and additional feature settings - Security: Security feature settings - Boot: Settings for booting and peripheral devices |
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Feature and experience may vary by device and region.
The above product description is only applicable to the Windows 10 on Samsung computers in year 2018.
The above product description was updated in December 2018 and for reference only.
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