Option
Audio
Miscellaneous Devices
Table 3. Security
Option
Admin Password
System Password
Internal HDD_0 Password
Strong Password
Password Configuration
Description
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Enable Front USB 2.0 Ports
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Enable USB 3.0 Ports
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Enable Rear–Left Dual USB 2.0 Ports
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Enable Rear–Right Dual USB 2.0 Ports (this option is enabled by default)
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of
these settings.
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller.
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Enable Audio — This option is enabled by default.
Allows you to enable or disable various on-board devices.
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Enable PCI Slot — This option is enabled by default.
Description
This field lets you set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password
(sometimes called the setup password). The Admin Password enables several
security features.
1.
Enter the old password.
2.
Enter the new password.
3.
Confirm the new password.
The password is not set by default.
This field lets you set, change, or delete the system password (previously called the
primary password). The System Password enables several security features.
1.
Enter the old password.
2.
Enter the new password.
3.
Confirm the new password.
The password is not set by default.
This option lets you set, change, or delete the password on the system's internal hard
disk drive. The Internal HDD_0 Password enables several security features.
1.
Enter the old password.
2.
Enter the new password.
3.
Confirm the new password.
The drive does not have a password set by default.
Enable strong password — This option is disabled by default.
This field controls the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for the
admin and system passwords.
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Admin Password Min
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Admin Password Max
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System Password Min
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