Password Protection
If you set the user password but not the administrative password, the BIOS requires you to enter the user password before you can boot the system or run the SCU. If you set both passwords, entering either one lets you boot the system or enable the keyboard and mouse, but only the administrative password lets you change the system configuration.
Secure Boot Mode
The secure boot mode allows the system to boot and run the operating system (OS). However, you cannot use the keyboard or mouse until you enter the user password.
You can use the SCU to put the system into the secure boot mode. If the BIOS detects a CD in the
If there is no CD in the
You can set a
Boot Sequence Control
The BIOS security features determine the boot devices and the boot sequence. They also control disabling writes to the diskette drive in secure mode. You can use the SCU to select each boot device. The default boot sequence is diskette, hard disk,
Boot Without Keyboard
The system can boot with or without a keyboard. Before boot, the BIOS displays a message whether it has detected a keyboard or not. During POST, the BIOS automatically detects and tests the keyboard if it’s present.
Power and Reset Button Lock
If enabled by the Setup Utility, the power and reset buttons are disabled when in the secure mode.
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