Using Security Profile by Device

Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following devices:

IDE controller

When this feature is set to Disable, all devices connected to the

 

IDE controller (such as hard disk drives or the CD-ROM drive)

 

are disabled and will not be displayed in the system

 

configuration.

Diskette Drive Access

When this feature is set to Disable, the diskette drive cannot be

 

accessed.

Diskette Write Protect

When this feature is set to Enable, all diskettes are treated as if

 

they are write-protected. You can read diskettes but you cannot

 

write to them.

To set Security Profile by Device, do the following:

1.Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 25).

2.From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security.

3.Select Security Profile by Device.

4.Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter.

5.Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit and then Save Settings.

Selecting a startup device

If your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a startup device.

Selecting a temporary startup device

Use this procedure to startup from any boot device.

Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are startable (bootable).

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Press and hold the F12 key as you turn on the computer. When you hear the multiple beeps, release the F12 key. The Startup Device Menu opens.

Notes:

a.If you have a USB keyboard installed on your computer and the Setup Utility program does not display using this method, repeatedly press and release the F12 key as you turn on the computer. The Startup Device Menu opens.

b.If a user password or an administrator password has been set, the configuration settings in the Setup Utility program menu cannot be changed without a password. See “Using passwords” on page 25 for more information.

3.Select the desired startup device from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin.

Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device Menu does not permanently change the startup sequence.

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Lenovo 8133, 8135, 8136 Using Security Profile by Device, Selecting a startup device, Selecting a temporary startup device

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