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Table 5-1
Computer Setup—Main (continued)
Option
Apply Custom Defaults
and Exit
Apply Factory Defaults and
Exit
Ignore Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Computer Setup—Security
NOTE:
Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
Table 5-2
Computer Setup—Security
Option
Set up BIOS Administrator
Password
Change BIOS Administrator
Password (This selection is
active only if a BIOS
administrator password is
set.)
Password Policies
Security Configuration
Description
Applies the custom default settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to options in
the Security menu.
Restores the factory system configuration settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to
options in the Security menu.
Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes.
Saves changes to current system configuration, exits Computer Setup, and reboots.
Description
Lets you set and enable a BIOS administrator password, which controls access to the following features:
Setup Menu (F10)
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3rd Party Option ROM Management (F3)
●
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Update system ROM
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WMI commands that change system settings
BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU)
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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.
Let you set the guidelines for a valid password. Options include:
Password minimum length
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Requires at least one symbol
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Requires at least one number
Requires at least one upper case character
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Requires at least one lower case character
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Allow spaces
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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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Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
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