Acer 510 - Manual (Page 45)

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System Security
The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and
protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in
boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Description
Setup Password When set, this password protects the BIOS Utility
from unauthorized entry.
Options: None or Present
Power-on Passwords When set, this password protects the computer
from unauthorized entry during boot-up or resume
from hibernation mode.
Options: None or Present
Hard Disk Password When set, this password prevents the internal
hard disk from unauthorized access. It consists of
7 alphanumeric characters.
Options: None or Present
Disk Drive Control Floppy
Drive Lockout Controls the read/write access at the BIOS level.
When set to enabled, this feature protects user’s
data by preventing unauthorized copying onto the
floppy disk.
Options: Disabled or Enabled