Computer Setup—Security

NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.

Table 2-4Computer Setup—Security

Option

Description

 

 

Setup Password

Allows you to set and enable a setup (administrator) password.

 

NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the

 

ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.

 

See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.

 

 

Power-On Password

Allows you to set and enable a power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears

 

after a power cycle. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not

 

boot.

 

 

 

NOTE: This password does not appear on warm boots , such as Ctrl+Alt+Delete or Restart

 

from Windows, unless enabled in Password Options (see below).

 

See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.

 

 

Device Security

Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for:

 

●

System audio

 

● Network controllers (some models)

 

●

SATA0

 

●

SATA1

 

 

USB Security

Allows you to enable or disable groups of USB ports or individual USB ports:

 

●

Front USB Ports

 

 

◦

USB Port 11

 

 

◦

USB Port 13

 

●

Rear USB Ports

 

 

◦

USB Port 0

 

 

◦

USB Port 1

 

 

◦

USB Port 4

 

 

◦

USB Port 9

 

●

Accessory USB Ports

 

 

◦

USB Port 3

 

 

◦

USB Port 12

 

 

Slot Security

Allows you to disable or enable the mini card slot

 

 

Network Service Boot

Enables/disables the computer’s ability to boot from an operating system installed on a network

 

server.

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

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