Security functions
Password protection for the hard disk
If a supervisor passw ord has been assigned, a password for the hard disk can
also be set in the Hard Disk Security menu.
The hard disk is protected by this password. Data on this hard disk ca n only be read
into another system if the correct password has been entered.
Boot from Removable Media
With this BIOS feature, yo u can manage/cont rol unauthorised b ooting of an operating
system from external media (e.g. USB stick, USB CD-ROM drive etc.) We recommend
that you configure the hard disk as the first boot medium in order to preven t access
to your system by boot CDs and bootable media.
The co ndition for this BIOS feature is that you have assigned at
least the supervisor password.
► Call up the BIO S Setup and select the Security menu.
► Highlight the Boot from Removable Med ia fi eld and press the Enter key.
► Select the entry All (if you want everyone to be allowed to boot) or Supervisor Only (if you
only want the supervisor to be authorised to do this) and press the Enter key.
If you do not want to change any other settings you can exit the BIOS Setup.
► Fr om the Exit menu, choose the option Exit Saving Changes.
► Press the Enter k ey and select Yes.
The notebook will restart and the settings will be adopted.
Owner Information (device-dependent)
The B IOS feature Owner Information enables you to enter up to 80 characters of text
which is displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen before the operating syst em
boots up. You could use this feature for example to put your name and telephone
number on the notebook in case it is lost or stolen.
Requirements:
• You have been assigned at least the supervisor password.
•IntheBOOT menu, the Boot time diagnostic screen option is set to enabled.
► Call up the BIO S Setup and select the Security menu.
► Highlight the Owner Information field and press the Enter key.
► Add the text you would like to enter under Set Owner Information.
Setup Notice: Changes have been saved is displayed to confirm that the text has been saved.
► Fr om the Exit menu, choose the option Exit Saving Changes.
► Press the Enter k ey and select Yes.
The notebook will restart and the Owner Information will be adopted.
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