Table 2-7. System Security Screen Options (continued)

Option

Description

 

 

NMI Button

NOTICE: Use the NMI button only if directed to do so by

 

qualified support personnel or by the operating system's

 

documentation. Pressing this button halts the operating

 

system and displays a diagnostic screen.

 

Enables or disables the NMI feature.

AC Power Recovery Determines how the system reacts when power is restored to

(Last default) the system. If system 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 57). 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

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R905, HX574 specifications

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