Software Locks Via The System Setup Utility - NEC EXPRESS5800/120Rc-2 Service Manual

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized
or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the
system is allowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example:
Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to
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reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period1 to
120minutes.
Set and enable an administrative password.
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Set and enable a user password
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Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the
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front panel reset and power switches.
Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.
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