System Security - IBM NetVista A20 User Manual

Activity Monitor
Use this setting to set up the system activities that you want monitored for automatic
power management
Automatic Power On
Use this setting to define automated methods of waking up the computer:
• Wake up when the modem senses an incoming ring
• Wake up at a preset time
• Wake up from PCI devices that support this function.
You can also define the power button override function. You can make the system
power off instantly or after the power button is pressed for four seconds.

System Security

Use this setting to configure the system security settings for your computer.
Security Profile by Device
This setting enables you to control which devices require a password before they
start up. You can set the below devices to request a password before they start up:
Removable Media Devices
Hard Disk Devices.
Network Devices.
You can select IDE Controller to enable or disable to control access to the hard
disk. You can set Diskette Drive Access to enable or disable to control access to the
diskette drive. You can also set Diskette write Protect to enable or disable to control
writing to your diskette or removable media drives.
BIOS Setup configuration 4-15