Intel BOXDP55SB, DP55SB Product Manual

Intel® Desktop Board DP55SB Product Guide

Order Number: E62921-003

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

-001 First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55SB Product Guide July 2009

-002 Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55SB Product Guide December 2009

-003 Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55SB Product Guide April 2010

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Preface

This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel

Desktop Board DP55SB.

Intended Audience

The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences.

Use Only for Intended Applications

All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel.

Document Organization

The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install

the Desktop Board and other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID Using Intel

configuring your system for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep

codes B Regulatory Compliance: describes the board’s adherence to safety standards and

EMC regulations and its product certifications

Matrix Storage Technology: information about

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

CAUTION

Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.

NOTE

Notes call attention to important information.

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Terminology

The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.

Term Description

GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz)

Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11

Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12

Processor..........................................................................................................14

Main Memory.....................................................................................................15

Intel

P55 Express Chipset..................................................................................16

Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16

LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16

Bluetooth* Technology Support............................................................................17

USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................18

Serial ATA Support.............................................................................................18

Legacy I/O........................................................................................................19

Expandability.....................................................................................................19

BIOS................................................................................................................20

Serial ATA Auto Configuration.......................................................................20

PCI Express* Auto Configuration...................................................................20

Security Passwords.....................................................................................20

Hardware Management .......................................................................................21

Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................21

Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................21

Power Management............................................................................................22

Software Support .......................................................................................22

Hardware Support ......................................................................................22

ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and EuP Compliance ............................................25

Onboard Power Button........................................................................................26

Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs ..................................................................27

Back to BIOS Button...........................................................................................28

Speaker............................................................................................................29

Battery.............................................................................................................29

Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................29

Intel

Precision Cooling Technology .......................................................21

ACPI..................................................................................................22

Power Connectors ...............................................................................22

Fan Headers .......................................................................................23

LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................23

Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................23

+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................24

Wake from USB ..................................................................................25

PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................25

WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................25

Wake from Consumer IR ......................................................................25

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin ...............................................................................................31

Installation Precautions.......................................................................................32

Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................32

Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................32

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Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................33

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................34

Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................35

Installing a Processor ..................................................................................35

Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................40

Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................40

Removing the Processor ..............................................................................40

Installing and Removing System Memory ..............................................................41

Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration..........................................41

Two or Four DIMMs .............................................................................41

Three DIMMs ......................................................................................42

Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................43

Removing DIMMs........................................................................................45

Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards.........................................45

Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card ....................................................45

Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card....................................................46

Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards..................................................47

Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables ..............................................................49

Connecting to the Internal Headers ......................................................................50

Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header ................................................................51

Consumer IR (CIR) Headers.........................................................................51

Front Panel Header .....................................................................................52

Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header........................................................52

USB 2.0 Headers ........................................................................................53

IEEE 1394a Header.....................................................................................53

Chassis Intrusion Header.............................................................................54

S/PDIF Header ...........................................................................................54

Connecting to the Audio System...........................................................................55

Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables...................................................56

Connecting Chassis Fan Cables.....................................................................56

Connecting Power Supply Cables ..................................................................57

Connecting the Bluetooth Antenna........................................................................58

Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper .................................................................59

Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................60

Replacing the Battery .........................................................................................61

3 Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS with the Intel Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory

Update Utility...............................................................................................68

Obtaining the BIOS Update File ....................................................................68

Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File .................................68

Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility .................................69

Recovering the BIOS...................................................................................70

4 Configuring for RAID Using Intel

Configuring the BIOS..........................................................................................71

Creating Your RAID Set.......................................................................................71

Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software

(Required for Microsoft Windows XP Installation)...............................................72

Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System.......................................................................72

Express BIOS Update Utility.................................67

Matrix Storage Technology

Contents

A Error Messages and Indicators

BIOS Error Codes...............................................................................................73

BIOS Error Messages..........................................................................................74

Port 80h POST Codes..........................................................................................75

B Regulatory Compliance

Safety Standards ...............................................................................................79

Place Battery Marking .................................................................................79

European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement..............................................80

Product Ecology Statements ................................................................................81

Recycling Considerations .............................................................................81

Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board ...................................................................84

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ..................................................85

EU RoHS ............................................................................................85

China RoHS ........................................................................................86

EMC Regulations ................................................................................................88

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..................................89

Product Certifications..........................................................................................90

Board-Level Certification Markings ................................................................90

Chassis and Component Certifications............................................................91

Figures

1. Intel Desktop Board DP55SB Components........................................................12

2. LAN Connector LEDs .....................................................................................17

3. SATA Drive Activity LED ................................................................................18

4. Location of the Standby Power Indicator ..........................................................24

5. Onboard Power Button ..................................................................................26

6. Location of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs........................................27

7. Location of the Back to BIOS Button................................................................28

8. Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................33

9. Intel Desktop Board DP55SB Mounting Screw Hole Locations ..............................34

10. Unlatch the Socket Lever...............................................................................35

11. Lift the Load Plate.........................................................................................36

12. Remove the Socket Cover..............................................................................37

13. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover ..............................................38

14. Install the Processor .....................................................................................38

15. Lower the Load Plate.....................................................................................39

16. Secure the Load Plate in Place........................................................................39

17. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the Processor

Fan Header..................................................................................................40

18. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs ...........................41

19. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs...........................42

20. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs .........................42

21. Use DDR3 DIMMs .........................................................................................43

22. Installing a DIMM .........................................................................................44

23. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card ......................................................46

24. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card......................................................47

25. Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards....................................................48

26. Connecting the Serial ATA Cables....................................................................49

27. Internal Headers ..........................................................................................50

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28. Back Panel Audio Connectors .........................................................................55

29. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers................................................................56

30. Connecting Power Supply Cables ....................................................................57

31. Connecting the Bluetooth Antenna ..................................................................58

32. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..............................................59

33. Removing the Battery ...................................................................................66

34. POST Code LED Display .................................................................................75

35. Intel Desktop Board DP55SB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table..............87

Tables

1. Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 9

2. Intel Desktop Board DP55SB Components........................................................13

3. LAN Connector LEDs .....................................................................................17

4. Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header Signal Names ..............................................51

5. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names ......................................51

6. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names ...........................52

7. Front Panel Header Signal Names ...................................................................52

8. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names ......................................52

9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names........................................................................53

10. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names ...................................................................53

11. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names ...........................................................54

12. S/PDIF Header Signal Names .........................................................................54

13. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes..........................................60

14. BIOS Beep Codes .........................................................................................73

15. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes.................................................................73

16. BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................................74

17. Port 80h POST Codes ....................................................................................76

18. Safety Standards..........................................................................................79

19. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks .....................................................85

20. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark.......................................86

21. EMC Regulations...........................................................................................88

22. Product Certification Markings ........................................................................90

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1 Desktop Board Features

This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP55SB. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.

Table 1. Feature Summary

Form Factor

Processor Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA1156 package Main Memory

Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel P55 Platform

Graphics Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards Audio

Expansion Capabilities

Legacy I/O Support Legacy I/O Controller that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support Peripheral

Interfaces

RAID

MicroATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches])

• Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

sockets arranged in two channels

• Support for DDR3 1600+ MHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, and DDR3

1066 MHz DIMMs

• Support for non-ECC memory

• Support for up to 16 GB of system memory

Controller Hub (PCH)

• Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel

audio subsystem, featuring:

― Intel ― Realtek* ALC889 codec

• HD Audio front panel header

• Onboard 4-pin S/PDIF out connector

• Back panel S/PDIF out and in optical connectors

• One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port

• One PCI Express 2.0 x8 port

• Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports

• Up to 13 USB 2.0 ports:

― Eight ports routed to eight back panel USB connectors ― Four ports routed to two onboard USB headers ― One port routed to an onboard vertical USB connector

• Up to two IEEE 1394a ports:

― One port routed to the back panel IEEE 1394a connector ― One port routed to an IEEE 1394a header

• Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the PCH

• Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller

Intel

High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio interface

Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA

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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)

LAN Support Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller

including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs

Wireless Support BIOS

Power Management

Hardware Management

Integrated Bluetooth* technology

• Intel

Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware

interface

• 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device

• Support for SMBIOS

• Intel

Express BIOS Update

• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

• Suspend to RAM (STR)

• Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, and front panel

• ENERGY STAR* capable

Hardware monitor with:

• Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity

• Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control

• Voltage sensing to detect out of range values

Supported Operating Systems

The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 32-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate

• Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise

• Microsoft Windows Vista Business

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

• Microsoft Windows XP Home

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Desktop Board Components

Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DP55SB.

Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DP55SB Components

Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DP55SB Components

Label Description

A Auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (SATA-style) B PCI Express 2.0 x8 connector (x8 electrical; x16 compatible) C Front panel audio header D S/PDIF header E PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector F Rear chassis fan header G PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector H PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8/x16 electrical) I Battery J Back panel connectors K Vertical USB connector L 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 4 pin) M Processor fan header N Processor LED O Voltage regulator LED P Processor socket Q POST code LED display R DDR3 Channel A, DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 sockets S DDR3 Channel B, DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 sockets T Onboard power button U Standby power indicator LED V Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) W SATA drive activity LED X Front panel header Y Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header Z Front panel CIR receiver (input) header AA Alternate front panel power LED header BB Front chassis fan header CC USB 2.0 headers DD IEEE 1394a header EE BIOS configuration jumper block FF Serial ATA connectors GG BlueTooth* module HH Chassis intrusion header II Speaker

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Online Support

For more information on Intel Desktop Board DP55SB consult the following online resources:

• Intel Desktop Board DP55SB http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55SB/

index.htm

• Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt

op/DP55SB

• Available configurations for Intel

Desktop Board DP55SB

• Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com

• Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde

• BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

• Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/build

http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55SB/ index.htm

x.htm

Processor

CAUTION

Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 4 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly.

Intel Desktop Board DP55SB supports an Intel processor in the LGA1156 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the Desktop Board through the LGA1156 socket.

For information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DP55SB, go to

http://processormatch.intel.com

Desktop Board Features

Main Memory

NOTE

To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation.

The Desktop Board supports the following memory and interface:

• Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module

(DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts arranged in two channels

• 1600+/1333/1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Memory Modules

NOTE

DDR3 1600 or higher memory support on this desktop board requires compatible XMP-enabled memory or advanced knowledge of BIOS and manual memory tuning. Individual results may vary.

• Support for single- and dual-channel memory interleaving

• Unbuffered, non-registered single- or double-sided DIMMs with a voltage rating of

1.65 V or less

NOTE

Using a DIMM with a voltage rating higher than 1.65 V may damage the

• Non-ECC DDR3 memory

• Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only

• Up to 16 GB maximum total system memory

processor.

NOTE

32-bit operating systems are limited to a maximum of 4 GB of memory. These operating systems will report less than 4 GB because of the memory used by add-in graphics cards and other system resources.

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Intel® P55 Express Chipset

The Intel P55 Express Chipset consists of the Intel P55 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH). The PCH is the centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.

Audio Subsystem

The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following components:

• Intel

• Realtek ALC889 codec

The subsystem has the following headers and connectors:

• Back panel audio connectors, including S/PDIF in and out optical ports

• High Definition Audio front panel header that provides mic in and line out signals

• An onboard S/PDIF header

The audio subsystem supports the following features:

• Dolby* Home Theater certification

• A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB

• Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio

P55 PCH

for front panel audio connectors

connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the High Definition Audio front panel header)

LAN Subsystem

The LAN subsystem includes:

• Intel PCH

• Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller

• RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs

The subsystem features:

• CSMA/CD protocol engine

• LAN connect interface between PCH and the LAN controller

• PCI bus power management

Desktop Board Features

Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN as shown in Table 3.

Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs

Table 3. LAN Connector LEDs

LED LED Color LED State Indicates

A Off LAN link is not established

Blinking LAN activity is occurring B

Green

On LAN link is established

N/A Off 10 Mb/s data rate Green On 100 Mb/s data rate Yellow On 1000 Mb/s data rate

Bluetooth* Technology Support

The Desktop Board includes a Bluetooth* module (Figure 1, GG). The Bluetooth module plus the included external antenna enables you to connect with a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices. Driver support is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7.

Refer to Connecting the Bluetooth Antenna on page 58 for information on how to connect the antenna pr

ovided with the board to the Bluetooth module.

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USB 2.0 Support

The Desktop Board provides 13 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors, four ports routed to two onboard headers, and one port routed to an onboard vertical connector). USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds.

USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that do not support USB 2.0.

Serial ATA Support

Intel Desktop Board DP55SB supports six onboard 3.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels via the PCH. The board also provides one backpanel 3.0 Gb/s external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete SATA controller.

The Desktop Board includes a SATA drive activity indicator (a blue LED) shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. SATA Drive Activity LED

Desktop Board Features

The six onboard SATA channels provided by the PCH support the following Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels:

• RAID 0 - data striping

• RAID 1 - data mirroring

• RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - data striping and data mirroring

• RAID 5 - distributed parity

NOTE

In order to use supported onboard RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the BIOS. Also, during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press the F6 key to install the RAID drivers. Refer to your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for more information about installing drivers during installation. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the need to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 key.

The red eSATA connector on the back panel can be used to connect an eSATA drive.

Legacy I/O

Intel Desktop Board DP55SB includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features:

• Consumer Infrared (CIR) support

• Low pin count (LPC) interface

• Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface

• PCI power management support

Expandability

Intel Desktop Board DP55SB provides the following expansion capability:

• One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port (x8/x16 electrical)

• One PCI Express 2.0 x8 port (x8 electrical; x16 compatible)

• Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports

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BIOS

The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device.

The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions in Chapter 3 starting on page 67.

Serial ATA Auto Configuration

If you install a Serial ATA device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA device. You can override the auto-configuration options by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program.

PCI Express* Auto Configuration

If you install a PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI Express add-in card.

Security Passwords

The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions:

• The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup

options. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing <Enter> at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup.

• If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either the

supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered.

• Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password

prompt is displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password to boot the computer.

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