System Security

This section displays available system security options.

 

 

Password Status

This option locks the system password field with the setup password. When

 

the field is locked, the option to disable password security by pressing

 

<Ctrl><Enter> when the computer starts is no longer available.

 

 

System Password

Displays the current status of the system's password security feature as

 

Enabled or Disabled.

 

 

Setup Password

Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and

 

allows a new system password to be assigned and verified.

 

 

PXE BIS Default

Used to set the NIC On w/PCE feature policy to Deny, Accept, or Reset.

Policy

See "Network Interface Controller" on page 86.

 

 

Keyboard Numlock

Sets the numeric keyboard option to On, or Off. This setting overrides the

 

option set via the keyboard.

 

 

Report Keyboard

Used to set the keyboard error reporting On, or Off.

Errors

 

 

 

Auto Power On

Identifies if auto power on is Disabled or Enabled.

 

 

Fast Boot

When set to On (default), your computer starts more quickly because it

 

skips certain configurations and tests.

 

 

OS Install Mode

This setting turns the OS Install Mode either On or Off (default).

 

 

IDE Hard Drive

Quiet (default setting) — The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting.

Acoustics Mode

Performance — The hard drive operates at its maximum speed.

 

 

Bypass — Your computer does not test or change the current acoustics

 

mode setting.

 

Suggested — The hard drive operates at the level suggested by the drive

 

manufacturer.

 

NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause the drive to be noisier, but

 

its performance is not affected.

 

Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your hard-drive image.

 

 

System Event Log

Displays the system event log.

 

 

Asset Tag

Displays the computer’s unique Asset Tag.

Appendix

87

Page 87
Image 87
Dell B110, 1100 owner manual Enabled or Disabled, Its performance is not affected