3–2 Security
Computer Setup security features
Computer Setup stringent security
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CAUTION: To prevent the computer from becoming permanently
unusable, record your configured setup password, power-on password,
or smart card PIN in a safe place away from your computer. Without
these passwords or PIN, the computer cannot be unlocked.
The stringent security feature enhances power-on security by
forcing user authentication with your configured setup password,
power-on password, or smart card PIN before granting access to
the system.
Setting stringent security
To enable stringent security in Computer Setup:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
computer, and then pressing
f10 while the “F10 = ROM
Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner
of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Password options,
and then press
enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the Stringent security field.
4. Read the warning. To continue, press
f10.
5. To enable the feature each time the computer is turned on,
press
f10.
6. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File >
Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
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