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LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/3
Using the Security System
Chapter 6
requirements. These users would rely on the Quick Logon
account, whereas fully- or partially-authenticated logons would
be reserved for special users such as the Master user.
Lockout period and alarm
A lockout period can be imposed after three consecutive invalid
logon attempts. This means that the computer is “locked” in
the logon sequence. No further logons can be attempted until
the lockout period expires. The user cannot circumvent the
lockout period; the security system keeps track of elapsed time
even when the computer is turned off.
Optionally, an alarm can be set to sound after four invalid logons
(that is, during the second and subsequent lockouts).
User rights and account expiry
The security system can deny an individual user access to the
BIOS Setup utility and/or the LOC Technology Setup dialog. In
addition, each user account can be given an expiry date (with
the exception of the Master user account).
Master user
One user account must be given “Master” status. The Master
user can logon at any time and is always allowed to access the
BIOS Setup utility and the LOC Technology Setup dialog. The
Master user account can never expire, nor can it be given the
Quick Logon facility (in other words, some authentication is
always required).
Having a Master user account makes it impossible to set up a
security configuration that no-one can alter.
Ownership string
The ownership string identifies the owner of the computer,
whether it is a person or an organization. The string is
prominently displayed every time the computer is turned on
or rebooted. The string cannot be altered or deleted except
by those users who are permitted access to the LOC
Technology Setup dialog.