The Security section displays each of the following security parameters as either Enabled or Disabled for the selected device.
When Enabled, each of the parameters functions as shown below -
Power On Password prevents use of the computer until the password is entered.
Network Server Mode displays the status of the network server (enabled or disabled).
Quick Lock Password disables keyboard without exiting the application. The keyboard is enabled with a power-on password.
Quick Blank blanks the screen without exiting the application. The screen is enabled with a power-on password.
Diskette Boot Control prevents startup of the computer from the diskette drives. Some computers use diskette boot control to prevent startup of the computer from all removable media such as CD-ROMs and LS-120 diskette drives.
Serial Port Control prevents the transfer of data through the integrated serial interface (COM ports).
Parallel Port Control prevents the transfer of data through the integrated parallel port.
USB Port Control prevents the transfer of data through the integrated universal serial bus (USB) port.
Floppy Disk Control prevents writing to the diskette drives and allows read only access.
Fixed Disk Control is the state of the access control for the fixed disk interface embedded on the system board.