Table 2-5. System Security Screen Options (continued)

Option

Description

 

 

AC Power Recovery

Determines how the system reacts when power is restored to the system. If system

(Last default)

is set to Last, the system returns to the last power state. On turns on the system

 

after power is restored. When set to Off, the system remains off after power is

 

restored.

 

 

Exit Screen

After you press <Esc> to exit the System Setup program, the Exit screen displays the following options:

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit

Return to Setup

System and Setup Password Features

NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.

NOTICE: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if you leave the system running and unattended without having a system password assigned or if you leave your system unlocked so that someone can disable the password by changing a jumper setting.

Your system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, operate your system only with system password protection.

To change or delete an existing password, you must know the password (see "Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password" on page 42). If you forget your password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program until a trained service technician changes the password jumper setting to disable the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 117.

Using the System Password

After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the system. When the System Password option is set to Enabled, the system prompts you for the system password after the system starts.

Assigning a System Password

Before you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option.

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Using the System Setup Program

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