Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order

To boot one time from a device other than the default device specified in Boot Order, restart the computer and press Esc (to access the boot menu) and then F9 (Boot Order), or only F9 (skipping the boot menu) when the monitor light turns green. After POST is completed, a list of bootable devices is displayed. Use the arrow keys to select the preferred bootable device and press Enter. The computer then boots from the selected non-default device for this one time.

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.

 

NOTE: This selection will only appear when at least one drive that supports the DriveLock feature

 

is attached to the system.

 

See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.

 

 

Power-On

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

 

 

Password

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

 

NOTE: This selection will only appear when at least one drive that supports the DriveLock feature

 

is attached to the system.

 

See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.

 

 

Device Security

Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden (default is Device Available) for:

 

System audio

 

Network controller

 

 

NOTE: You must disable AMT before trying to hide the network controller.

 

SATA0

 

SATA1

 

SATA2 (some models)

 

SATA3 (some models)

 

SATA4 (some models)

 

 

 

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600B specifications

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