Table
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| Device Security | Makes the following devices available or hidden to the computer: | |
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| ● Embedded Security Device (hidden by default) | |
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| ● | System Audio |
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| ● | Network Controller |
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| ● | SATA ports |
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| With the exception of Embedded Security Device (TPM), Device Available is the | |
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| default setting for all devices (allows the operating system to access the device). | |
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| Device Hidden disables the device by the BIOS so that the operating system can no | |
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| longer enable the device. | |
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| NOTE: An entry for enabling DriveLock appears in the setup menu if the computer | |
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| has a | |
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| USB Security | Set workstation USB ports to Enabled/Disabled: | |
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| ● | Front USB Ports |
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| ● | Rear USB Ports |
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| ● | Internal USB Ports |
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| Slot Security | Lets you disable any PCI or PCI Express slot. | |
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| Network Boot | Lets you enable/disable the ability to boot from the network using the F12 key or | |
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| the boot order. | |
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| System IDs | Provides these options: | |
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| ● Asset | |
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| ● Ownership | |
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| computer. This tag appears on the screen during POST. |
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| ● Universal Unique Identifier | |
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| uniquely identifies the computer. |
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| Master Boot Record | When MBR Security is enabled, the BIOS prevents any changes being made to the | |
| (MBR) Security | MBR of the current bootable disk while in | |
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| (Enable or Disable). |
NOTE: Most operating systems control access to the MBR of the current bootable disk; the BIOS cannot prevent changes that may occur while the operating system is running.
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