The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the workstation locally through
the Computer Setup Utility.
Table 4-3 Security features overview
Feature Purpose How It Is Established
Removable Media Boot
Control
Prevents booting from the
removable media drives.
Computer Setup Utility Menu.
Serial, Parallel, USB,
or Infrared Interface
Control
Prevents transfer of data through the
integrated serial or USB interfaces.
Computer Setup Utility menu.
Power-On Password Prevents use of the workstation until
the password is entered. This can
apply to both initial system startup
and restarts.
Computer Setup Utility menu.
Setup Password Prevents reconfiguration of the
workstation (use of the Setup -
Utilities) until the password is
entered.
Computer Setup Utility menu.
Network Server Mode Provides unique security features for
workstations being used as servers.
Computer Setup Utility menu.
Ownership Tag Displays ownership information, as
defined by the system administrator,
during system startup (protected by
setup password).
Computer Setup Utility menu.
Kensington Cable Lock
Provision
Prevents entire system theft only. Install a Kensington cable
lock to secure the workstation
to a fixed object.
Padlock Loop Prevents access panel from being
removed. This loop can also be used
to secure the unit to a fixed object.
Install a padlock.
Access Panel Key Lock
(Standard)
Prevents removal of the access
panel and all internal components
including optical and floppy drives
Lock the access panel.
Universal Chassis Clamp
Lock (Optional)
The version without a cable
discourages access panel removal
and prevents the theft of I/O devices.
The version with a cable additionally
prevents entire system theft and
allows multiple systems to be
secured with a single cable.
Install a chassis clamp lock.
Hood Sensor Notifies a local or remote user when
the chassis access panel has been
opened.
Install an intrusion sensor.
NOTE: For more information about the Computer Setup Utility, see Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu on page 28.
Password security
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the workstation by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data each time the workstation is turned on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup Utility and can also be used as an
override to the power-on password. That is, when prompted for the power-on password, entering the
setup password instead will allow access to the workstation.
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