Dell PowerEdge SC1420, User Manual

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Table 1-5. Performance Options
Option Description
Hyper-Threading
( On default)
Determines whether the physical processor appears as one or two logical
processors. The performance of some applications improve with additional
logical processors installed.
On enables hyper-threading. Off disables hyper-
threading.
HDD Acoustic Mode
( Performance default)
Allows you to optimize SATA or PATA drive performance and noise level based
on personal preferences.
Bypass is used for older drives. Quiet slows drive
performance but reduces drive noise. Suggested adjusts performance to the
manufacturers preferred mode. Performance increases drive performance but
may increase drive noise.
Table 1-6. Security Options
Option Description
Admin Password
( Not Set default)
Displays the current status of your System Setup program’s password security
feature and allows you to verify and assign a new admin password.
NOTE:
See "Using the Admin Password" in your User’s Guide for instructions
on assigning an admin password and using or changing an existing admin
password.
System Password
( Not Set default)
Displays the current status of your system's password security feature and
allows you to verify and assign a new system password.
NOTE:
See "Using the System Password" in your User’s Guide for instructions
on assigning a system password and using or changing an existing system
password.
Password Changes
( Unlocked default)
Determines the interaction between the System password and the Setup
password. Locked prevents a user with a valid Setup password from being able
to modify the System password. Unlocked allows a user with a valid Setup
password to modify the system password.
Chassis Intrusion
( On-Silent default)
Enables or disables the chassis-intrusion detection feature. When set to On-
Silent , chassis intrusion is detected but no warning message is reported during
start-up. When set to On , this field displays DETECTED when the chassis
cover has been opened. Pressing any edit key acknowledges the intrusion and
arms the system to look for further security breaches.
Off disables the chassis-
intrusion detection feature.
Intrusion Alert Pressing the <Enter> key acknowledges the intrusion and arms the system
to look for further security breaches.