| 摘要 |
<p>A system operating method using a hardware lock and an electronic device started by utilizing the hardware lock are described. The method includes the following steps. A connection state of a connection unit is detected. A hardware identification (ID) of a hardware device connected to the connection unit is read, and a key ID stored in the electronic device is compared with the hardware ID. When the hardware ID matches with the key ID, a booting procedure of the electronic device is executed. When the hardware device is not connected to all the connection units, the electronic device is turned off. When the hardware ID does not match with the key ID, the electric device is turned off. Here, the electronic device is started by plugging the hardware lock, and it is continuously detected whether the hardware lock is plugged or not, thereby protecting data.</p> |
