Service and Maintain

Computer Setup—Security

NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware

configuration.

Table 4-3 Computer Setup—Security

Option Description

Setup Password Allows you to set and enable a setup (administrator) password.

NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the

ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.

Power-On

Password

Allows you to set and enable a power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears after

a power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not

boot.

Device Security Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden (default is Device Available) for:

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System audio

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Network controller

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SATA ports (varies by model)

USB Security Allows you to set Enabled/Disabled (default is Enabled) for:

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Front USB Ports

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Rear USB Ports

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Accessory USB Ports

Slot Security Allows you to disable any PCI or PCI Express slot. Default is enabled.

Network Boot Enables/disables the computer’s ability to boot from an operating system installed on a network

server. (Feature available on NIC models only; the network controller must be either a PCI

expansion card or embedded on the system board.) Default is enabled.

Computer Setup (F10) Utilities