Set passwords for the mass storage device

You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to secure access to your data storage on the PC’s mass storage device.

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 firmware setup utility.
Select Security > Password > Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter.

Note: 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 Restart > Exit Saving Changes.

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