How to lock your Bios

Follow these steps to prevent a common way of bypassing computer filters.

(Exact wording varies by computer - the following works for most  computers)
As computer is starting (before Windows logo appears) Press F2 (in Dell and most computers / F10 in HP / F1 in Toshiba) numerous times,will enter BIOS (mouse will not work, use keyboard)

STEP 1 – SETUP PASSWORD
Choose SUPERVISOR PASSWORD or SETUP or ADMINISTRATOR (whichever appears)
Do not choose computer password!
CLICK ON ENTER
Type Password
CONTINUE or ENTER or SAVE SETTINGS or LOCK

STEP 2 – COMPUTER SHOULD RETURN TO ORIGINAL BIOS SCREEN
Choose BOOT or ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES or SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (whichever appears) on top row
You will see list – remove** any item with “USB” or “CD ROM”
“EXIT SAVING CHANGES”
(Some computers – first SAVE, then EXIT)

**How to remove varies by computer- choose item and then, either NO BOOT or UNCHECK. (CAUTION: Do not choose DISABLE)