3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP
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(b) PCI Express Link ASPM
Enabled Saves power consumption, when the PCI Express device is not
used. (Default)
Auto Saves power consumption, when the PCI Express device is not
used while the battery is working.
Disabled Disables the power saving function and gives priority to the
performance.
(c) Enhanced C-States
This feature enables or disables the Enhanced C-States.
Enabled This lowers the power consumption.
Disabled This does not lower the power consumption.
4. Password
This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on.
Not Registered Change or remove the password. (Default)
For details on setting the user password, refer to the User’s Manual.
5. HDD Password
This option sets HDD password. HDD password is a security function to protect the
built-in HDD.
(a) HDD
This item selects the hard disk to set HDD password.
Built-in HDD Sets HDD password for the built-in HDD
(b) HDD Password Mode
This item registers HDD password and can be selected only for registering
HDD password. To change HDD Password Mode when HDD password is
registered, delete the registered HDD password first, and then register new
password.
User Only Sets only User HDD Password (Default)
Master+User Sets Master HDD Password and User HDD Password