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SIMATIC Rack PC IL 40, Getting Started
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3.10 Property and data protection
Software functions and mechanical locking offer a broad range of functions for
protecting your PC and your personal data from unauthorized access. You can also
combine these functions.
3.10.1 Mechanical housing lock
Your PC will be supplied with a housing lock; you can lock its front door with it to
deny access to unauthorized persons.
3.10.2 Access protection under Windows
Under Windows you can activate a screen saver and protect it with a password.
Only those users who know the password can deactivate the screen saver and
access any open files. Detailed information on screen savers is provided by the
associated help function.
3.10.3 BIOS Setup security functions
The Security menu in BIOS Setup offers you various options for protecting your
personal data against unauthorized access, e.g.:
• Preventing unauthorized BIOS Setup entry
• Preventing unauthorized system access
• Preventing unauthorized access to the settings of boards with their own BIOS
• Preventing system booting from the diskette drive
• Activating virus warnings
• Preventing unauthorized writing of diskettes
• Protecting BIOS from being overwritten
• Protecting the PC from being switched on by an external device
You can also combine these functions.
You will find a detailed description of the Security menus and how to assign
passwords in the technical manual for the system board or in the "BIOS Setup"
manual.