Security - MSI Z270 SLI PLUS User Manual

Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]
f
Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS
installation requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured
automatically by BIOS when Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support is enabled.
[UEFI]
[LEGACY+UEFI]
FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities
f
Sets device priority for system boot.
Boot Option Priorities
f
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.

Security

Administrator Password
f
Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the
BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the
state of this item will show "Installed" .
User Password
f
Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS
items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is
set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show "Installed" .
Password Check [Setup]
f
Selects a condition that will request the password.
[Setup] A password will be requested for entering the BIOS Setup.
[Boot] A password will be requested for booting the system.
Password Clear [Enabled]
f
Enables or disables the clear CMOS behavior to clear a set password.
[Enabled] The password will be erased after clear CMOS.
[Disabled] The password will always be kept.
Important
When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear
on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will
replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to
confirm the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new
password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password
is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
Trusted Computing
f
Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.
Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.
Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot
mode.
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BIOS Setup