vSystem Management (SM) BIOS and SM software
vAbility to store POST hardware test results
Input/output features
v1 PCI Slot
v1 PCI Express x1 slot with support for
v
vTwo
vEight USB 2.0 connectors (two on front panel and six on rear panel)
vPS/2® mouse connector
vPS/2 keyboard connector
vEthernet connector
vVGA monitor connector
vTwo audio connectors
vTwo audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on front panel
Expansion
vOne
vOne PCI Express x1 slot with support for
vTwo DIMM memory connectors
Power
v225 Watt power supply with manual voltage selection switch
vAutomatic 50/60 Hz input frequency switching
vAdvanced Power Management support
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
Security features
The IBM Embedded Security Subsystem (ESS) is a security subsystem included on IBM ThinkCentre PCs. It consists of a dedicated Hardware Security Module built on to the motherboard and Client Security Software, a free,
vdata stored on the PC by providing an encryption application (File and Folder Encryption) or encryption products from ISVs (such as products from Utimaco Safeware)
vdigital certificates and other digital identity information stored on a PC
vVPN products from Cisco, Check Point and 3Com by increasing the protection around login credentials these products use
vcustomer network by providing unique machine identifiers for PCs in the network (by associating certificates with the
Other security features include:
vUser and administrator passwords
vSupport for the addition of a cable lock such as a Kensington lock
vKnockout holes for installing a rope clip
vOptional keylock on top cover
vStartup sequence control
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