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qThe maximum cycles to retry password is limited to 3.
qUser cannot change/remove password during resuming from S4.
qFinger print: support 10 fingers - Upack/Authentec modules.
Setting a Password
Perform the following steps to set the supervisor, user, or HDD password.
NOTE:The following example uses the Supervisor Password screens. The User and HDD Password screens 
are identical.
1. Use the  µ and  ¶ keys to highlight the  Set Supervisor Password  parameter and press the Enter key. 
The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2. Type a password in the  Enter New Password field. The password length can not exceeds 8 
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the  Confirm New 
Password  field.
IMPORTANT: Be careful when typing the password as the characters do not appear on the screen.
3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password Is parameter to  Set.
4. If desired, you can  opt to enable the Password on Boot  parameter.
5. When you are done, save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1.Use the  µ and  ¶ keys to highlight the  Set Supervisor Password  parameter and press the Enter key. 
The Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the  Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Press Enter twice  without  typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to  Clear.
4. When you have changed the settings, save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Changing a Password
1.Use the  µ and  ¶ keys to highlight the  Set Supervisor Password  parameter and press the Enter key. 
The Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the  Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Type a password in the  Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the  Confirm New Password
field.
4. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password Is parameter to  Set.
5. If desired, you can enable the  Password on Boot parameter.
6. When you are done, save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. 
The password setting is complete after the user presses  Enter.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the 
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following 
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
Useµ or  ¶ to select a device, then press  to move it up the List, or  to move it down the list. Press 
 to escape the menu
KLIJ  :Move  Enter: Select   +/-/PU/PD :Value  F10: Save and Exit ESC:Exit
F1: General Help    F5: Previous Values     F7: Optimized Defaults  
8: USB CD/DVD ROM 6: USB FDD
7: USB Key 4: Network Boot
5: USB HDD 2: IDE1: W DC W D200EB - (PM) Menu Level     
X
3: CD/DVD Phoenix - Award W orkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Boot Priority Order: Help Item
1: IDE0: W DC W D200EB - (PM) 
						

							
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
KLIJ  :Move  Enter: Select   +/-/PU/PD :Value  F10: Save and Exit ESC:Exit
F1: General Help    F5: Previous Values     F7: Optimized Defaults  
Save Changes Load Setup Defaults Menu Level     
X
Discard Changes Phoenix - Award W orkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Exit
Exit Saving Changes Help Item
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
qNew versions of system programs
qNew features or options
qRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at  hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette  before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS,  EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not 
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not 
completely loaded. 
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 
						

							
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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
qWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
qSmall Philips screw driver
qPhilips screwdriver
qPlastic flat head screw driver
qTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. 
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 
						

							
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Disassembly Procedure Flowcharts
The following flowcharts give you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs 
you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the 
system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
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LCM Module Disassembly Flowchart