Heading Option Description
NOTE If the setup password is set, you must enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility to
change it, flash the ROM, and make changes to certain plug-and-play settings under
Windows.
Power-On
Password
Allows you to set and enable power-on password.
Password
Options
Lock Legacy Resources
Prevents the operating system from reassigning plug-and-play resources for serial, parallel, and
diskette legacy I/O devices.
Network Server Mode
Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which enables the workstation to boot the operating
system when the power-on password is enabled with or without a keyboard or mouse attached.
When attached to the system, the keyboard and mouse remain locked until the power-on password
is entered.
Password Prompt on Warm Boot
Sets the Password Prompt on Warm Boot function. If disabled, the BIOS will only prompt for a
password after power-on
Smart Cover Allows you to disable cover removal sensor or to notify user if sensor has been activated. If
disabled, the BIOS will only prompt for a password after power-on.
Device Security Makes the following devices available or unavailable to the system:
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Serial port
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Parallel port
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All USB ports
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Front USB ports
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System audio
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Controller security
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SATA controller security
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IEEE 1394 controller
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Network controller
For each device, Device available is the default setting and allows the operating system access
to the device. Device Hidden makes the device unavailable; it is disabled by the BIOS and cannot
be enabled by the operating system.
Network
Service Boot
Enables a Network Service Boot, which boots using the NIC PXE option ROM. In this case, the
actual boot image resides on a remote server. When enabled, you can set the boot order of the
NIC PXE option ROM and force a network boot by pressing F12 during POST.
System IDs Asset Tag
A 16–byte string identifying the system.
Ownership Tag
An 80–byte string identifying ownership of the system. This tag is displayed on the screen during
POST.
UUID (Universal Unique Identifier)
Table 3-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued)
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