IBM 6565 - PC 300 PL, User Manual

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Locking the keyboard
You can lock the keyboard so that others are unable to use it. To lock the
keyboard, you must set a power-on password. Once a power-on password
is set, you must type the correct password to unlock the keyboard. You can
enable the power-on password feature in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program. For more information, see “Using a power-on password” on
page 42.
Some operating systems have a keyboard and mouse lock-up feature.
Check the documentation that comes with your operating system for more
information.
Additional security features of the PC 300PL 6565
If you have a PC 300PL 6565, your computer contains additional security
features. Some of these features include Enhanced Security, a
chassis-intrusion detector, a cover lock and keys for the computer chassis,
and IBM security solutions to protect your electronic business transactions.
Enhanced Security
Enhanced Security is provided in the PC 300PL 6565 for additional
protection of your administrator password and startup sequence. If you
enable Enhanced Security, your administrator password and startup
sequence are stored in a highly-protected, nonvolatile, security EEPROM
module that is separate from CMOS memory and the EEPROM module that
stores system programs. When your administrator password and security
sequence are protected by Enhanced Security, they remain intact even if the
battery in your computer expires or is removed by someone. For more
information, see “Using Enhanced Security” on page 48.
Cover lock
A cover lock built into the chassis of the PC 300PL 6565 prevents the cover
from being easily removed. The cover lock comes with two identical keys.
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