Computer Setup—Security
NOTE:
Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
Table A-1
Computer Setup—Security
Option
Setup Password
Power-On Password
Password Options
(This selection appears
only if a power-on
password or setup
password is set.)
Device Security
USB Security
Slot Security
Network Boot
System IDs
Description
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.
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.
Allows you to enable/disable:
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Stringent Password – When set, enables a mode in which there is no physical bypass of the password
function. If enabled, removing the password jumper will be ignored.
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Password Prompt on F9 & F12 – Default is enabled.
Setup Browse Mode – Allows viewing, but not changing, the F10 Setup Options without entering setup
●
password). Default is enabled.
Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden (default is 'Device Available') for:
●
System audio
●
Network controller
●
SATA0
●
SATA1
Allows you to set Enabled/Disabled (default is enabled) for:
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Front USB Ports
—
USB Port 0
—
USB Port 1
—
USB Port 9
USB Port 10
—
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Rear USB Ports
—
USB Port 2
—
USB Port 3
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Accessory USB Ports
—
USB Port 8
Allows you to disable the M.2 PCI Express slot. Default is enabled.
●
Slot 1 - M.2 PCIe x1
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.
Allows you to set:
Asset tag (18-byte identifier) – A property identification number assigned by the company to the
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computer.
Ownership tag (80-byte identifier)
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Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
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