Siemens Nixdorf D970, Technical Manual

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Settings in BIOS Setup
Menu Security
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Set Setup Password
This field enables you to install the setup password. The setup password prevents
unauthorized callup of the
BIOS setup
.
Mark the field and press the Enter key. You can then enter and confirm the setup
password (see also the Operating Manual).
Setup Password Lock
Requirement: The setup password is installed.
This field specifies the effect of the Setup Password.
Standard
The setup password prevents unauthorized callup of the
BIOS setup
(Default entry).
Extended
The Setup Password prevents unauthorized calls of the
BIOS Setup
and locks the keyboard when the PC is initialized. This prevents
unauthorized access to settings for installed boards with a BIOS of
their own.
The BIOS of the module can be accessed only if the setup
password is entered during initialization of the module. You must
conclude password entry with the enter key. No request for a
password is issued on the screen.
Set System Password
Requirement: The setup password is installed.
This field enables you to install the system password. The system password
prevents unauthorized access to your system.
Mark the field and press the Enter key. You can then enter and confirm the system
password (see also the Operating Manual).