Using Computer Setup security features
Securing system devices
From the Boot options menu or the Port options menu in Computer Setup, you can disable or enable
system devices.
To disable or reenable system devices in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the
“F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Boot options or System Configuration
> Port options. Then press enter and use the arrow keys to select the options you want.
3. To confirm your preferences, press f10.
4. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow
the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
Using Computer Setup stringent security
CAUTION: To prevent the computer from becoming permanently unusable, record your configured
setup password, power-on password, or smart card PIN in a safe place away from your computer.
Without these passwords or PIN, the computer cannot be unlocked.
The stringent security feature enhances power-on security by forcing user authentication with your
configured setup password, power-on password, or smart card PIN before granting access to the
system.
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