Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Security Setup Password Allows you to set and enable setup 
(administrator) password.
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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.
See the Troubleshooting Guide on the 
Documentation CD for more information.
Power-On Password Allows you to set and enable power-on 
password.
See the Troubleshooting Guide on the 
Documentation CD for more information.
Password Options
(This selection will 
appear only if a 
power-on password 
is set.)
Allows you to specify whether the password is 
required for warm boot (CTRL+ALT+DEL).
See the Desktop Management Guide on the 
Documentation CD for more information.
Pre-Boot Authorization Allows you to enable/disable the Smart Card 
to be used in place of the Power-On Password.
Smart Cover Allows you to:
• Lock/unlock the Cover Lock.
• Set the Cover Removal Sensor to 
Disable/Notify User/Setup Password.
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Notify User alerts the user that the sensor 
has detected that the cover has been 
removed. Setup Password requires that the 
setup password be entered to boot the 
computer if the sensor detects that the 
cover has been removed.
This feature is supported on select models 
only. See the Desktop Management Guide on 
the Documentation CD for more information.
Computer Setup (Continued)
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Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware 
configuration.










