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System Setup 87
HDD Acoustic
Mode
(
Bypass
default)
Specifies the performance and acoustic noise levels at which
the hard drive operates.
•
Bypass
— Do nothing (needed for older drives).
•
Quiet
— The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting.
•
Suggested
— Allow the hard drive manufacturer to select the
mode.
•
Performance
—
The hard drive operates at its maximum
speed.
NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause an increase in
noise produced by the drive, but does not affect the drive’s
performance.
NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your hard
drive image.
Security
Admin Password
(
Not Set
default)
Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from changing any
configuration settings in System Setup.
System Password
(
Not Set
default)
Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from booting to the
operating system.
Drives 0 through 5
Password
(
Not Set
default)
Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from accessing the hard
drive.
Password Changes
(
Unlocked
default)
Controls the interaction between the system password and the
administrator password.
•
Unlocked
— The system password may be modified or deleted
without having knowledge of the administrator password.
•
Locked
— A valid administrator password is required to
modify or delete the system password.
NOTE: If the system password field is locked, password security
cannot be disabled by pressing <Ctrl><Enter> when the computer
starts.