Password Protect (Boot) Mac Mini

Is there a way to enable a Boot Password on the Mac Mini (2010)? O/S is 10.8.2.
Thanks!
Ron

Boot into Recovery by holding down the key combination command-R at the startup chime. Release the keys when you see a gray screen with a spinning dial.
When the OS X Utilities screen appears, select Utilities ▹ Firmware Password Utility from the menu bar.

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