User`s guide

Understanding the Logon Sequence
MASTER USER’S GUIDE 3/1
33 UNDERSTANDING THE UNDERSTANDING THE LOGONLOGON
SEQUENCESEQUENCE
While the security system is disabled, the computer boots as
described in the Owner’s Handbook.
Once the security system is enabled, the logon sequence starts
automatically every time the computer is turned on or re-booted
(unless the security configuration includes a Quick Logon account –
see the section below on “Variations caused by Quick Logon”).
Depending on the particular model of computer, the logon sequence
may occur before, during or after the power-on self-test (POST). In
any case, the logon sequence occurs before the computer starts
looking for an operating system.
The security system operates in addition to any password that may
be defined using the computer’s BIOS Setup utility. The type of
password provided in BIOS Setup varies with the model of
computer, but if enabled it will typically be required after the logon
sequence (see the Owner’s Handbook for more information).