7–4 Security
ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS 
(Computer Setup) security and configuration settings within the 
ProtectTools Security Manager application. This gives users 
better access to system security features that are managed by 
Computer Setup.
With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can
■ Manage power-on passwords and setup passwords.
■ Configure other power-on authentication features, such as 
enabling smart card passwords and embedded security 
authentication. 
■ Enable and disable hardware features, such as CD-ROM 
boot or different hardware ports.
■ Configure boot options, which includes enabling MultiBoot 
and changing the boot order.
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Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 
are also available in Computer Setup. 
For more information, refer to the BIOS Configuration for 
ProtectTools online Help.