Table 7-2Computer Setup—Storage (continued)

NOTE: MS-DOS drive lettering assignments may not apply after a non-MS-DOS operating system has started.

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 7-3Computer 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.

 

 

Power-On Password

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

 

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

 

 

Password Options

Allows you to enable/disable:

(This selection appears

●

Lock Legacy Resources (determines whether or not Windows Device Manager is allowed to change

only if a power-on

 

resource settings for serial and parallel ports).

password or setup

●

Stringent security (enabling the stringent password disables the ability to reset the password by

password is set.)

 

moving the jumper on the system board). Default is disabled.

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: If you enable the stringent security feature and you forget the setup password or the

 

 

power-on password, the computer is inaccessible and can no longer be used.

 

 

If you lose or forget the password, the system board must be replaced. This scenario is not covered

 

 

under warranty.

 

 

To prevent the computer from becoming permanently unusable, record your configured setup

 

 

password or power-on password in a safe place away from your computer. Without these

 

 

passwords, the computer cannot be unlocked.

 

●

Setup Browse Mode (appears if a setup password is set) (allows viewing, but not changing, the F10

 

 

Setup Options without entering setup password). Default is enabled.

 

●

Password prompt on F9 & F12 (requires setup password to use these boot functions). Default is

 

 

enabled.

 

●

Network Server Mode. Default is disabled.

 

 

Smart Cover

Only displays if the computer is equipped with a smart cover.

 

Allows you to:

 

●

Cover Lock - allows you to lock or unlock the cover.

 

●

Cover Removal Sensor - allows you to set the sensor to Disable/Notify User/Setup Password.

 

NOTE:

Notify User alerts the user that the sensor has detected that the cover has been removed. Setup

 

Password requires that the setup password be entered to boot the computer if the sensor detects that

 

the cover has been removed.

 

 

 

 

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