Dell OptiPlex 3010 (Mid 2012) - Manual (Page 36)

Option Description
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this
section may or may not appear.
Serial Port Allows you to set the serial port settings. You can set the serial port to:
• Disabled
• Auto
• COM1
• COM2
• COM3
• COM4
NOTE: The operating system may allocate resources even though the setting is
disabled.
SATA Operation Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.
• Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden
• ATA = SATA is configured for ATA mode
Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:
• SATA-0
• SATA-1
• SATA-2
• SATA-3
Smart Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during
system startup. This option is disabled by default.
USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for:
• Boot Support
• Rear Dual USB Ports
• Front USB Ports
• Rear Quad USB Ports
Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi Radio.
Table 3. Security
Option Description
Administrative Password Allows you to set restricted access to system setup program. This option is not set by
default.
System Password Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and allows a new
system password to be assigned and verified.
This option is not set by default.
Internal HDD-0 Password Displays the current status of the password on the system's internal hard disk drive
(HDD).
This option is not set by default
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