Computer Setup—Security

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

Table 4 Computer Setup—Security

Option

Description

 

 

Setup Password

Allows you to set and enable 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 Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

 

 

Power-On Password

Allows you to set and enable 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, below.

 

See the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

 

 

Password Options

Allows you to:

(This selection appears

●

Lock legacy resources (appears if a setup password is set)

only if a power-on

●

Enable/disable network server mode (appears if a power-on password is set)

password or setup

password is set.)

● Specify whether the password is required for warm boot (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) (appears if a power-

 

 

 

on password is set)

 

● Enable/Disable Setup Browse Mode (appears if a setup password is set) (allows viewing, but

 

 

not changing, the F10 Setup Options without entering setup password)

 

See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.

 

 

Device Security

Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for

 

●

Serial ports

 

●

Parallel port

 

●

Front USB ports

 

●

Rear USB ports

 

●

Internal USB ports

 

●

System audio

 

● Network controllers (some models)

 

●

Legacy diskette

 

● Embedded security device (some models)

 

●

SATA0

 

●

SATA1

 

●

SATA2

 

●

SATA3

 

 

 

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