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Setting the Diskette Write-Protect Switch The diskette write-protect switch controls whether you can write information to a diskette using a diskette drive. The ability to prevent writing to a diskette is particularly useful if you are concerned about the security of information that can be obtained through a network. Note: This switch does not affect the ability to read information from a diskette. Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Turn off the computer and all connected devices. Disconnect all external cables attached to the computer, and then remove the computer cover (see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover" on page 6). 1 Locate the configuration switches on the system board. For more information, refer to the label on the underside of the computer cover, or refer to "Identifying Parts on the System Board" on page 12. The write-protect switch is one of eight found in the DIP switch. 2 For normal diskette operation or for read-only diskette operation, set switch 8 as illustrated below. It might be helpful to use a ballpoint pen or a small screwdriver to set the switch. Normal Diskette Operation 12345678 ON OFF Read-Only Diskette Operation 12345678 ON OFF What to do next To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to Chapter 6, "Completing the Installation" on page 66. Chapter 5. Working with Security Options 65

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Setting the Diskette Write-Protect Switch
The diskette write-protect switch controls whether you can write information to a
diskette using a diskette drive.
The ability to prevent writing to a diskette is
particularly useful if you are concerned about the security of information that can
be obtained through a network.
Note:
This switch does not affect the ability to read information from a diskette.
Before you begin
±
Read “Electrical Safety” on page
4 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”
on page
5.
±
Turn off the computer and all connected devices.
±
Disconnect all external cables attached to the computer, and then remove the
computer cover (see “Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover” on
page 6).
1
Locate the configuration switches on the system board.
For more information,
refer to the label on the underside of the computer cover, or refer to
“Identifying Parts on the System Board” on page
12.
The write-protect switch
is one of eight found in the DIP switch.
2
For normal diskette operation or for read-only diskette operation, set switch 8
as illustrated below.
It might be helpful to use a ballpoint pen or a small
screwdriver to set the switch.
Normal Diskette Operation
12345678
ON
OFF
Read-Only Diskette Operation
12345678
ON
OFF
What to do next
±
To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
±
To complete the installation, go to Chapter
6, “Completing the Installation”
on page
66.
Chapter
5.
Working with Security Options
65