Using Security Profile by Device
Security Profile by Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following
devices:
IDE controller When this feature is set to Disable, all devices connected to the
IDE controller (such as hard disk drives or the CD-ROM drive)
are disabled and will not be displayed in the system
configuration.
Diskette Drive Access When this feature is set to Disable, the diskette drive cannot be
accessed.
Diskette Write Protect When this feature is set to Enable, all diskettes are treated as if
they are write-protected. You can read diskettes but you cannot
write to them.
To set Security Profile by Device, do the following:
1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on
page 25).
2. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security.
3. Select Security Profile by Device.
4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter.
5. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit and then Save
Settings.
Selecting a startup device
If your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM,
diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a
startup device.
Selecting a temporary startup device
Use this procedure to startup from any boot device.
Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are startable (bootable).
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Press and hold the F12 key as you turn on the computer. When you hear the
multiple beeps, release the F12 key. The Startup Device Menu opens.
Notes:
a. If you have a USB keyboard installed on your computer and the Setup
Utility program does not display using this method, repeatedly press and
release the F12 key as you turn on the computer. The Startup Device Menu
opens.
b. If a user password or an administrator password has been set, the
configuration settings in the Setup Utility program menu cannot be changed
without a password. See “Using passwords” on page 25 for more
information.
3. Select the desired startup device from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter
to begin.
Note:
Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device Menu does not
permanently change the startup sequence.
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