IBM 6644 - Manual (Page 44)

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• Hard disk drives
• Network devices
You can set these devices to request a user password, an administrator password,
or to not require a password. This way, if you have a power-on or administrator
password set for your computer, you can configure your computer to prompt you
for a password only when certain devices are accessed at startup. For example, if
you set Hard Disk Devices to require a user password, each time you attempt to
start up from the hard disk, you will be prompted to type the password before the
startup proceeds.
Some operating systems require you to type a password before the operating
system will start. Security Profile by Device does not change the way the
operating system works. If an operating system password is required, you must
type it when prompted, regardless of the Security Profile by Device settings.
To set Security Profile by Device, do the following:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Starting and using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 27).
2. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System
Security and press Enter.
3. Select Security Profile by Device and press Enter.
4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter.
5. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
6. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup Utility menu and press
Enter. Then press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from
the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Other settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The information in this section contains instructions for changing the startup
sequence, Remote Administration, and the Pentium III microprocessor serial
number feature.
The startup sequence
Your computer can be started from several devices including the hard disk drive,
and CD ROM drive, or from the network. The startup program looks for these
devices in a specified sequence and starts the computer from the first device in the
sequence that contains startable media or code. You can specify a different startup
sequence for when your computer is turned on from the power button than for
when it is turned on automatically, such as over a LAN or by a timer. The
Configuration/Setup Utility program is used to select the primary startup
sequence and the automatic power-on startup sequence.