Table 10. System setup options—Security menu
Security
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Enable or disable the Intel Speed Shift Technology feature in the OS.
Default: ON
Intel Platform Trust Technology
Intel Platform Trust Technology On
Enable or disable the Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) feature in the OS.
Default: ON
PPI Bypass for Clear Commands
Enables or disables the Trusted Platform Model (TPM) Physical Presence
Interface (PPI). When enabled, the OS will skip BIOS Physical Presence
Interface (PPI) user prompts when issuing the Clear command.
Default: OFF
Clear
Enables or disables the computer to clear the PTT owner information, and
returns the PTT to the default state.
Default: OFF
SMM Security Mitigation
Enables or disables additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections.
Default: OFF
NOTE:
This feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality
with some legacy tools and applications.
Data Wipe on Next Boot
When enabled, the BIOS will schedule a data wipe cycle for all storage devices
connected to the system board on the next reboot.
Default: OFF
Absolute
Enables, disables or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the
optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software.
Default: Enabled
UEFI Boot Path Security
Determines if the system will prompt the user to enter the admin password (if
set) when booting to a UEFI boot path device from the F12 boot menu.
Default: Always Except Internal HDD.
Table 11. System setup options—Passwords menu
Passwords
Admin Password
Enables the user to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
The admin password enables several security features
System Password
Enables the user to set, change, or delete the system password.
Internal HDD-0
Enables the user to set, change, or delete the HDD password.
M.2 PCIe SSD-0
Enables the user to set, change, or delete the SSD password.
Password Configuration
Upper Case Letter
Enforces password restriction that the password must contain at least one
upper case letter.
Default: OFF
Lower Case Letter
Enforces password restriction that the password must contain at least one
lower case letter.
Default: OFF
System setup
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