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Computer Setup—Security
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
Table 3-4 Computer Setup—Security
Option | Description |
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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. |
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| Allows you to set and enable a |
| after a power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct |
| will not boot. |
Password Options
(This selection appears only if a
Allows you to enable/disable:
●Lock Legacy Resources (determines whether or not Windows Device Manager is allowed to change resource settings for serial and parallel ports).
●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. | |
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Smart Cover | Allows you to: | |
| ● 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. | |
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Device Security | Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden (default is Device Available) for: | |
| ● | Embedded security device |
| ● | System audio |
| ● USB controller (varies by model) | |
| ● | Network controller |
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| NOTE: You must disable AMT before trying to hide the network controller. |
| ● | Serial port |
| ● | Parallel port |
| ● SATA ports (varies by model) | |
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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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