Computer Setup—Security

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

Table 3-4Computer 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.

 

 

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 selection will only appear when at least one drive that supports the DriveLock

 

feature is attached to the system.

 

 

Password Options

Allows you to enable/disable:

(This selection appears

Lock Legacy Resources (appears if a setup password is set). Default is enabled.

only if a power-on

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

password or setup

password is set.)

 

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

 

Password prompt on F9, F11, & F12 (allows access to menus without entering setup

 

 

password). Default is enabled.

 

Network Server Mode (appears if a power-on password is set). Default is disabled.

 

 

Smart Cover (some

Allows you to:

models)

Lock/unlock the Cover Lock.

 

 

Set the Cover Removal 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.

 

 

Device Security

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

 

Embedded security device (some models)

 

System audio

 

Network controller

 

 

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

 

SATA0

 

SATA1

 

SATA2

 

SATA3

 

 

USB Security

Allows you to enable or disable groups of USB ports (front, rear, and accessory). Default is

 

enabled.

 

 

 

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