Hardening Security for Workstation USB Ports
Here are instructions for hardening the security for various workstation USB ports.
Workstation 600 Series
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Press the F2 key while the workstation is starting up to enter the BIOS/Setup screen.
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Navigate to and select the Advanced tab.
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Scroll down and select Special Configuration.
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Scroll down to the desired USB port.
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Press ENTER, scroll up to DISABLED, and then press ENTER to select it.
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Press F10 to Save and Exit.
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Press the F2 key while the workstation is starting up to enter the BIOS/Setup screen.
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Use the touch screen BIOS and then select the Advanced option.
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Select Special Configuration from the menu.
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Select the desired USB port from the drop-down list and select DISABLED.
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Click or touch Save.
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Confirm YES from the Setup Confirmation prompt.
Workstation 5A
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Press the DELETE key while the workstation is starting up to enter the BIOS/Setup screen.
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Press the RIGHT arrow key until you reach the ODM tab (this tab appears after the Video tab and is not visible until you scroll over).
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Scroll down to the desired USB Port, and use the + - key to select the Enabled or Disabled option.
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Navigate to the Exit screen and select Save Settings and Restart.
Parent topic: Implementing Simphony Security