Secure Mode (Netfinity 7000

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Secure Mode (Netfinity 7000 - 8651)

Secure Mode

Secure mode helps to protect the system against unauthorized use. Secure mode inhibits keyboard and mouse input, and disables the power switch and reset button. Secure mode takes effect when the keyboard and mouse remain inactive for an amount of time that you determine. You can gain access to the system only after you enter the correct user password.

NOTE: You must set a user password before you can enable secure mode.

Refer to the following for information on the options available for the secure mode.

Options Description Hot Key Option Specifies a set ot keyboard commands that will place the system immediately into secure mode. Lockout Timer Specifies a keyboard and mouse inactivity timeout period ot 1 to 128 minutes (in one-minute increments). If the timer is enabled, and no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for the specitied period. keyboard and mouse input is inhibited. Secure Boot Mode Specifies if the keyboard and mouse will be disabled after POST completes and the operating system has loaded. You must enter the user password to unlock the keyboard and mouse. Video Blanking Specifies whether secure mode will cause the monitor to go blank. Floppy Writes Specifies whether writing to a diskette is enabled or disabled when the system is in secure mode. Reset/Power Switch Locking Specifies if the power switch and reset button are disabled when the system is in secure mode.

Options	Description
Hot Key Option	Specifies a set ot keyboard commands that will place the system immediately into secure mode.
Lockout Timer	Specifies a keyboard and mouse inactivity timeout period ot 1 to 128 minutes (in one-minute increments). If the timer is enabled, and no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for the specitied period. keyboard and mouse input is inhibited.
Secure Boot Mode	Specifies if the keyboard and mouse will be disabled after POST completes and the operating system has loaded. You must enter the user password to unlock the keyboard and mouse.
Video Blanking	Specifies whether secure mode will cause the monitor to go blank.
Floppy Writes	Specifies whether writing to a diskette is enabled or disabled when the system is in secure mode.
Reset/Power Switch Locking	Specifies if the power switch and reset button are disabled when the system is in secure mode.

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