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It monitors system movements that exceed the defined
shock threshold. Once a shock is detected, the
application instructs the HDD to temporarily park its
heads which protects against potential damage the
drive.
BIOS Setup and Security Feature
The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration
program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System). It runs and maintains a variety
of hardware functions. It is menu-driven software,
which allows you to easily configure and change the
settings.
The BIOS contains manufacturers default settings for
the computer’s standard operations. However, there are
occasions when you may be required to modify the
default settings in the BIOS.
The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access
to users. This is an important feature because a great
deal of vital information is carried within the
computer nowadays. Unauthorized access can be
prevented. Later in this chapter, you will learn how
to use this security feature.
Entering the BIOS Setup Screen
First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the
POST (Power-On Self Test), press DEL key quickly to
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