Table 5-2
Computer Setup—Security (continued)
Option
Change BIOS
Administrator Password
(This selection is active
only if a BIOS
administrator password is
set.)
Create POST Power-On
Password
Change POST Power-On
Password (This selection
is active only if a BIOS
administrator password is
set.)
Password Policies
Security Configuration
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Chapter 5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Description
WMI commands that change system settings
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BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU)
Alternative power-on password
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NOTE:
Creating a BIOS user disables the Fast Boot option.
NOTE:
If the password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, update the BIOS, and
make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Lets you change the BIOS administrator password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
The power-on password prompt appears after a power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the
correct power-on password, the unit will not boot.
Lets you change the POST power-on password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Let you set the guidelines for a valid password. Options include:
Password minimum length
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Requires at least one symbol
Requires at least one number
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Requires at least one upper case character
Requires at least one lower case character
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Allow spaces
Clear Password Jumper
Select Honor to allow or Ignore to not allow the absence of the password jumper to clear the passwords at
boot up. Default is Honor.
TPM Embedded Security
TPM Specification Version
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Displays the current TPM version.
TPM Device
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Lets you set the Trusted Platform Module as available or hidden.
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TPM State
Select to enable the TPM.
ClearTPM
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Select to reset the TPM to an unowned state. After the TPM is cleared, it is also turned off. To
temporarily suspend TPM operations, turn the TPM off instead of clearing it.
IMPORTANT:
Clearing the TPM resets it to factory defaults and turns it off. You will lose all created
keys and data protected by those keys.
TPM Activation Policy
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