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    X200 BIOS - Supervisor password length

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by JabbaJabba, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. JabbaJabba

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    I recently added yet another X200 to the stable and noticed a strange thing in the password section of the BIOS.

    I usually set both power-on, harddisk and supervisor password.

    There is no issue setting the power-on/harddisk password, but the length of the supervisor password is limited to 7 characters and the password i usually set as supervisor password is 10 characters.

    The thing is that the 'Using Passphrase' is set at disabled and I am not able to enable it. The option is greyed out. Any ideas? The BIOS is updated to the latest version.

    Suggestions are appreciated.
     
    JabbaJabba, Apr 8, 2011
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    Nevermind - I found the solution myself. Had to clear all three passwords, which in turn unlocked the option to use passphrase.
     
    JabbaJabba, Apr 8, 2011
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