Disabling Alternative Boot Options - Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Configuration Manual

To set the BIOS password, do the following:
IMPORTANT
If the BIOS password is lost, the module must be returned to Siemens for service. For
more information, contact Siemens Customer Support.
This service is not supported by warranty.
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Disabling Alternative Boot Options

To prevent users with physical access to the module from logging in to the device
and bypassing the bootloader password, it is recommended that alternative,
unauthorized boot options be disabled before the module is deployed.
To disable alternative boot options, do the following:
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RUGGEDCOM APE1808 (Application Processing Engine)
Configuration Manual, 05/2022, C79000-G8976-1415-04
Make sure a recent backup image is available before setting the BIOS password.
Power on the RUGGEDCOM APE1808.
Press ESC to access the BIOS.
Select Setup Utility and then Security.
IMPORTANT
Use strong passwords. Avoid weak passwords such as password1, 123456789,
abcdefgh, etc.
Note
Supervisor-level users are granted full control of all RUGGEDCOM APE1808
settings.
Enable Power On Password.
Set the supervisor and power on password.
Press F10 to save and reboot.
Power on the RUGGEDCOM APE1808.
Press ESC to access the BIOS.
Enter the supervisor or user password, if enabled, to access the BIOS.
Select Setup Utility and then Boot.
For each boot option to disable, highlight the option and press ENTER and select
Disable.
Press F10 to save and reboot.
Configuring and Using the RUGGEDCOM APE1808
2.5 Disabling Alternative Boot Options
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