Set password for the secondary storage device

Permanent data is stored on secondary storage devices. Your computer may include one or more solid-state drive or hard disk drive as secondary storage device(s). You can set passwords for secondary storage devices 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 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.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Security > Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter.
Note: If your computer model includes more than one secondary storage device, you can set separate password for each device. If you start the setup utility using the user password, you cannot set hard disk password.
Follow on-screen instructions to set both master and user passwords.
Note: The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time.
Select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system.