S e c u r i t y M e n u
SECURITY MENU – SETTING THE SECURITY FEATURES
The Security menu allows you to set up the data security features of your notebook to fit your operating needs and to view the current data security configuration. Follow the instructions for Navigating through the Setup Utility
to make any changes.
•If you set a password, write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you forget the password you will have to contact your support representative to regain access to your secured functions and data.
•If you make an error when
•Boot sector protection must be set to [Normal] to install or upgrade an oper- ating system.
•Entering a password incorrectly three times in a row will cause the keyboard and mouse to be locked out and the warning [System Disabled] to be displayed. If this happens, restart the computer by turning off and on the power with the power switch and use the correct password on reboot.
•If the Password on Resume is Enabled and the Password on Boot is Disabled you will not have to type your password upon resuming the system from the Suspend or
The following tables show the names of the menu fields for the Security menu and submenus, all of the options for each field, the default settings and a description of the field's function and any special information needed to help understand the field's use. The default condition is no passwords required and no write protection.
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| Supervisor Password Is: | Clear |
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| User Password Is: |
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| Set Supervisor Password | [Enter] |
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| Set User Password |
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| Minimum User Password Length | [0] |
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| Password on Boot: |
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| On Automatic Wake up: | [Disabled] |
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| [Disabled] | required to enter BIOS |
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| Boot from Removable Media: | [All] |
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| Flash Write |
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| Security Panel on Resume: | [Enabled] |
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F1 | Help | Select | Item |
ESC | Exit | Select | Menu |
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Figure 12. Security Menu
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