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System Support
Power-On / Setup Password
These systems include a
To clear the password, use the following procedure:
1.Turn off the system and disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and/or system unit.
2.Remove the cover (hood) as described in the appropriate User Guide or Maintainance And Service Reference Guide. Insure that all system board LEDs are off (not illuminated).
3.Locate the password clear jumper (header is colored green and labeled E49 on these systems) and move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 and place on (just) pin 2 (for safekeeping).
4.Replace the cover.
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6.Turn on the system. The POST routine will clear and disable the password.
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Setup Password
The Setup utility may be configured to be always changeable or changeable only by entering a password. Refer to the previous procedure (Power On / Setup Password) for clearing the Setup password.
Cable Lock Provision
These systems include a chassis cutout (on the rear panel) for the attachment of a cable lock mechanism.
I/O Interface Security
The SATA, serial, parallel, USB, and diskette interfaces may be disabled individually through the Setup utility to guard against unauthorized access to a system. In addition, the ability to write to or boot from a removable media drive (such as the diskette drive) may be enabled through the Setup utility. The disabling of the serial, parallel, and diskette interfaces are a function of the SIO controller. The USB ports are controlled through the 82801.
Chassis Security
Some systems feature Smart Cover (hood) Sensor and Smart Cover (hood) Lock mechanisms to inhibit unauthorized tampering of the system unit.
Smart Cover Sensor
These systems include a plunger switch that, when the cover (hood) is removed, closes and grounds an input of the 82801 component. The
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