You can set various types of passwords in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Password type | Pre-requisite | Usage |
---|---|---|
Administrator password | No | You must enter it to start the setup utility. |
User password | The administrator password must be set. | You can use the user password to start the setup utility. |
Master hard disk password | No | You must enter it to start the operating system. |
User hard disk password | The master hard disk password must be set. | You can use the user hard disk password to start the operating system. |