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Figure 9. Location of the BIOS Security Jumper
Table 16 describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, lockdown, and configuration.
Table 16. BIOS Security Jumper Settings
Function/Mode
Jumper Setting
Configuration
Normal
1-2
The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for
booting.
Lockdown
2-3
The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for
booting, except:
• All POST Hotkeys are suppressed (prompts are not displayed and keys
are not accepted. For example, F2 for Setup, F10 for the Boot Menu).
• Power Button Menu is not available (see Section 5.3.2 Power Button
Menu).
BIOS updates are not available except for automatic Recovery due to flash
corruption.