Computer Setup—Security
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware
configuration.
Option Description
Setup Password Allows you to set and enable a setup (administrator) password.
NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the
ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Power-On
Password
Allows you to set and enable a power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears after
a power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not
boot.
Password Options
(This selection appears
only if a power-on
password or setup
password is set.)
Allows you to enable/disable:
●
Lock Legacy Resources (determines whether or not Windows Device Manager is allowed to
change resource settings for serial and parallel ports).
●
Setup Browse Mode (appears if a setup password is set) (allows viewing, but not changing,
the F10 Setup Options without entering setup password). Default is enabled.
●
Password prompt on F9, F11 & F12 (requires setup password to use these boot functions).
Default is enabled.
●
Network Server Mode. Default is disabled.
●
Stringent Password (enabling the stringent password disables the ability to reset the password
by moving the jumper on the system board). Default is disabled.
CAUTION: If you enable the stringent security feature and you forget the setup password or
the power-on password, the computer is inaccessible and can no longer be used.
If you lose or forget the password, the system board must be replaced. This scenario is not
covered under warranty.
To prevent the computer from becoming permanently unusable, record your configured setup
password or power-on password in a safe place away from your computer. Without these
passwords, the computer cannot be unlocked.
Device Security Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden (default is Device Available) for:
●
System audio
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Network controller
NOTE: You must disable AMT before trying to hide the network controller.
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SATA ports (varies by model)
USB Security Allows you to set Enabled/Disabled (default is Enabled) for:
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Front USB Ports
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Rear USB Ports
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Accessory USB Ports
Slot Security Allows you to disable any PCI or PCI Express slot. Default is enabled.
88 Chapter 6 Computer Setup (F10) Utility