chapter 13
SECURITY FEATURES
Types of Security
Security features protect your computer and the information stored on it from unauthorized access.
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■The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your computer’s configuration through Computer Setup. The setup password may also be used by network administrators to protect and access the configuration of multiple computers in a network.
■Quick Controls clear the screen and disable the keyboard and other input devices while the computer is running.
■DriveLock security prevents unauthorized use of the hard drive even if the drive is removed from your computer and booted in a different computer.
■Login Password (Windows NT 4.0 Only) is used to log into Windows NT 4.0. When combined with the previously mentioned security features, prevents unauthorized users from accessing your hard drive.
■Computer Setup allows you to disable devices and prevent unauthorized use of specific computer components.
■The cable lock provision allows you to attach the computer to an immovable object to prevent unauthorized removal of the computer.
■The hard drive compartment cover provides a security screw to prevent unauthorized access to the internal hard drive.
Security Features