Setup and Operation 2-19
Table Section 2-9 System Security Options
Feature
Options
Description
Set User Password
Up to seven
alphanumeric
characters
Pressing
Enter
displays the dialog box for
entering the user password. This password gives
RESTRICTED access to Setup menus. Requires
prior setting of Supervisor password.
Password on boot
Disabled (default)
Enabled
Enabled requires a password on boot (cold boot
only, no password required for warm boot).
Requires the prior setting of the Supervisor
and/or User password.
If disabled, password(s) are required for entering
Setup but are not required for booting.
If Supervisor password is set and this option is
disabled, the BIOS boots without asking for a
password.
Diskette Access
User (default)
Supervisor
Supervisor setting restricts use of diskette drives
to supervisor. Requires setting the Supervisor
password.
Fixed Disk Boot Sector Normal (default)
Write Protected
Write protected helps prevent viruses. When write
protected, operating systems (and viruses and
application programs) which attempt to modify the
boot sector will not be able to do so.
System Backup
Reminder and Virus
Check Reminder
Disabled (default)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
When a schedule is specified, displays a message
during bootup asking (Y/N) if the
system has been backed up or scanned for
viruses.
Message returns on each boot until you respond
with “Y”.
Daily displays the message on the first boot of
the day, weekly on the first boot after Sunday, and
monthly on the first boot of the month.
Power Menu
Selecting “Power” from the menu bar displays a screen with the power management
parameters. Use the Power menu to specify the settings for Power Management. The
parameters are described in Table Section 2-10.
A power-management system reduces the amount of energy used after specified periods of
inactivity. The Power menu supports a Full On state, a Standby state with partial power
reduction, and a Suspend state with full power reduction.
Use the legend keys to make the selections and exit to the Main Menu.
