Computer Setup—Security

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

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

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

Password

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

only if a power-on

 

change resource settings for serial and parallel ports).

password or setup

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

password is set.)

 

 

the F10 Setup Options without entering setup password). Default is enabled.

 

● Password prompt on F9, F11 & F12 (requires setup password to use these boot functions).

 

 

Default is enabled.

 

● Network Server Mode. Default is disabled.

 

● Stringent Password (enabling the stringent password disables the ability to reset the password

 

 

by 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.

 

 

Device Security

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

 

●

Embedded Security Device

 

●

System audio

 

●

Network controller

 

 

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

 

● SATA ports (varies by model)

 

 

USB Security

Allows you to set Enabled/Disabled (default is Enabled) for:

 

●

Front USB Ports

 

●

Rear USB Ports

 

●

Accessory USB Ports

 

 

 

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800 G1 specifications

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