Desktop Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security Features Overview

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Feature

Purpose

How It Is Established

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ownership Tag

Displays ownership

From the Setup Utilities menu.

 

 

information, as defined by

 

 

 

 

the system administrator,

 

 

 

 

during system startup

 

 

 

 

(protected by setup

 

 

 

 

password).

 

 

Kensington Cable Lock

Inhibits access to the interior

Provision

of the computer to prevent

 

unwanted configuration

 

changes or component

 

removal. Can also be used to

 

secure the computer to a

 

fixed object to prevent theft.

Install a Kensington cable lock to secure the computer to a fixed object.

✎For more information about Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.

3.4.1Password Security

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password to access applications or data each time the computer is turned on or restarted. The setup password specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to the power-on password. That is, when prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup password instead will allow access to the computer.

A network-wide setup password can be established to enable the system administrator to log in to all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one has been established.

Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup

Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup utility) until the password is entered.

1.Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart the computer.

2.When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press the F10 key. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

✎If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you must restart the computer to access the utility.

3.Select Security, then select Setup Password and follow the instructions on the screen.

4.Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.

Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup

Establishing a power-on password through Computer Setup prevents access to the computer when power is turned on, unless the password is entered. When a power-on password is set, Computer Setup presents Password Options under the Security menu. The password options include Network Server Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.

 

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