The Security menu contains the following items:
Setup Password - Select this to use a password to prevent unauthorized access to the Computer Setup Utility.
Power-On Password - Select this to require a password to turn on the computer.
Device Security - Select this to change device settings from Device available to Device hidden.
USB Security - Select this to enable or disable the USB ports on the computer.
Slot Security - Select this to enable or disable the PCI Express Slots on the computer.
Network Boot - Select this to enable or disable the Network Boot feature.
System IDs - Select this to view the System IDs for the computer.
System Security - Select this to change the system security settings.
Use the following sections to learn more about each item:
Setup Password
Use this to require a password or change the password for the Computer Setup Utility. Type a password in the New Password area, and then type in again in the Confirm Password area. Press F10 to accept the password, or the ESC key to cancel and return to the previous menu.
Figure : Setup Password screen
Power-On Password
Use this to require a password or change the password to turn on the computer power. Type a password in the New Password area, and then type in again in the Confirm Password area. Press F10 to accept the password, or press the ESC key to cancel and return to the previous menu.
Figure : Power-On Password screen
Device Security
A list of devices on the computer displays. To change the setting from Device available to Device hidden, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the device. Then press the left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.
note:
The integrated audio on the motherboard cannot be hidden; therefore, if the computer is using the integrated audio, the System Audio does not display in this screen. The System Audio device displays in this screen only if a separate sound card is installed.
Figure : Changing the Device Security setting
USB Security
Enable or disable the USB ports on the computer. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the port. Then press the left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.
Figure : USB Security screen
Slot Security
Enable or disable the PCI Express Slots on the computer. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the slot. Then press the left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.
Figure : Slot security screen
Network Boot
Enable or disable the Network Boot feature on the computer. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, press the left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.
Figure : Network Boot screen
System IDs
View the System IDs for the computer.
Figure : System IDs screen
The following information is available:
System Security
Select this to change the system security settings. To change the setting from Enable to Disable, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the item. Then press the left or right arrow key to change the setting. Press F10 to accept the changes, or ESC to cancel and return to the previous menu without saving.
Figure : System Security screen