Advanced; Security; Adapter Rom Security; Security Profile By Device - IBM 621410U - IntelliStation E - Pro 6214 Hardware Maintenance Manual

checks for a startable diskette in the diskette drive, then checks the hard disk drive
in bay 1, and then checks a network adapter.
You can enable a virus-detection test that checks for changes in the master boot
record at startup.

Advanced

Select this choice to change the values for advanced hardware features, such as PCI
configuration and Plug and Play operating system settings.
A message appears above the choices on this menu to alert you that the system
might malfunction if these options are configured incorrectly. Follow the
instructions on the screen carefully.
This choice identifies the microprocessor serial number in the microprocessor. The
setting cannot be changed.

Security

This choice appears at the top of the IBM Setup Utility screen. Select this choice to
set several security features, including adapter ROM security, security profile by
device, remote administration, and password protection. When you select Set
Passwords in the Security menu, you can implement either user or administrator
password protection.
Adapter ROM Security: Set the field for this choice to Yes to lock the keyboard
during adapter ROM initialization. You can use this setting with an administrator
password to prevent the use of adapter ROM based utilities.
Security Profile by Device: Select this menu choice to control the level of security
for bootable devices.
Remote Administration: Select this choice to enable Remote Administration and
Network Boot Integrity Services (BIS) protocol. Enable Remote Administration to
run utilities, such as the POST/BIOS Update Utility, without having to type an
administrator password.
Select whether to use the network Boot Integrity Services (BIS) protocol prior to
startup from the network. Before allowing a network startup, BIS ensures that the
startup image is valid and is authorized for your computer.
Set Passwords: Select this choice to set user and administrator passwords and to
set password protocols for updating the BIOS code and authorizing password
changes.
User password: After you set a user password, you can enable the unattended-start
mode. This locks the keyboard and mouse, but enables the computer to start the
operating system. The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you type the
correct password.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, 0–9, and blanks)
for your user password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. If you
forget the user password, you can regain access to the computer through one of
the following methods:
v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the
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power-on prompt. Start the IBM Setup Utility program and change the user
password.