Set administrator password

You set the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Security > Set Administrator Password and press Enter.
Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter
Enter the password again and press Enter.
Select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

Next time you start the computer, you must enter the administrator password to open the setup utility. If Power on Password is enabled, you must enter the administrator password or the user password to start the computer.