You can clear the IBM Embedded Security Chip by selecting Clear IBM
Security Chip and pressing Enter. This will delete all IBM Embedded Security
Chip passwords and encryption values and disable the IBM Embedded
Security Chip feature.
Enabling the Pentium III processor serial number feature
The Pentium III microprocessor features a processor serial number feature. The
processor serial number is an electronic number unique to each Pentium III
microprocessor. This feature is used primarily to enhance security with Internet
transactions. Your computer is shipped to you with this feature Off (disabled).
To enable this feature, use the following procedure:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See “Starting and using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 29.
2. Select Advanced Setup and press Enter.
3. Select Processor Control and press Enter.
4. Change the value for Processor Serial Number Access from Disabled to
Enabled and press Enter.
5. Save the settings, exit the program, and restart the computer with the
computer power switch to activate the new setting.
Other settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The information in this section includes instructions for changing other settings
using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, such as the keyboard speed,
the startup sequence, and power management.
Changing keyboard speed
You can change the speed at which the keyboard responds when you hold
down a key. This setting can be found under Start Options in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program. The default typematic rate is 30 characters
per second (fast rate).
Changing the primary startup sequence
These settings control the sequence of devices used to start up your computer
when it is turned on using the power switch. The default or preset settings for
the primary startup sequence are:
First startup device [Diskette drive]
Second startup device [Hard disk drive]
Third startup device [Network]
Fourth startup device [Disabled]
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