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The 185x error messages occur because the computer is unable to configure all adapters and devices in the system due to conflicting resource assignments. Selecting Yes allows the configuration of Plug and Play devices to be performed by the operating system. To change Plug and Play control settings, select Advanced Setup and then Plug and Play Control. The next menu displays Address Decode and Plug and Play Operating System. Passwords Two types of password protection are available to help you secure your computer and the information you store in it. The power-on password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining access to the information stored in your computer. The administrator password feature helps prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the Configuration/Setup Utility program and changing the setup of your computer. You can set a power-on password, an administrator password, or both. Other password security features might be available through your operating system or network. Power-On Password You do not need a power-on password to use your PC, but setting this type of password deters unauthorized persons from using your computer. When a power-on password is set, you must type the password at the password prompt that appears as the computer starts. When you set the power-on password, you can choose one of three password prompt modes: On In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the power-on password when you turn on the computer. Until the correct password is entered, the operating system will not start, and the keyboard will remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, it also will remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to a serial port, it will be activated when the computer is started, regardless of whether a password is set. Off In password prompt Off mode (also referred to as Unattended Start mode), you are not prompted to enter your power-on password when you turn on the computer. The computer will start the operating system. 40 Using Your Personal Computer

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The 185
x
error messages occur because the computer is unable to configure all
adapters and devices in the system due to conflicting resource assignments.
Selecting
Yes
allows the configuration of Plug and Play devices to be performed by
the operating system.
To change Plug and Play control settings, select
Advanced Setup
and then
Plug and
Play Control
.
The next menu displays
Address Decode
and
Plug and Play
Operating System
.
Passwords
Two types of password protection are available to help you secure your computer
and the information you store in it.
The
power-on
password feature deters
unauthorized persons from gaining access to the information stored in your
computer.
The
administrator password
feature helps prevent unauthorized persons
from accessing the Configuration/Setup Utility program and changing the setup of
your computer.
You can set a power-on password, an administrator password, or
both.
Other password security features might be available through your operating system
or network.
Power-On Password
You do not need a power-on password to use your PC, but setting this type of
password deters unauthorized persons from using your computer.
When a
power-on password is set, you must type the password at the password prompt
that appears as the computer starts.
When you set the power-on password, you can choose one of three password
prompt modes:
On
In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the power-on
password when you turn on the computer.
Until the correct password is
entered, the operating system will not start, and the keyboard will
remain locked.
If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, it also
will remain locked.
If you have a mouse connected to a serial port, it
will be activated when the computer is started, regardless of whether a
password is set.
Off
In password prompt Off mode (also referred to as Unattended Start
mode), you are not prompted to enter your power-on password when
you turn on the computer.
The computer will start the operating system.
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Using Your Personal Computer