Set a hard disk password

You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to prevent unauthorized access to your data.

Attention: Be extremely careful when setting a hard disk password. If you forget the master hard disk password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

Note:

If you start the setup utility using the user password, you cannot set the hard disk password.
The master hard disk password and user hard disk password must be set at the same time.

Enter the setup utility.
Select Security > Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set both the master hard disk password and user hard disk password.
Select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

If the hard disk password is set, you must enter the password to enter the setup utility or the operating system.