Table 10. System setup options—Security menu (continued)
Security
Default: OFF
NOTE:
This feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality
with some legacy tools and applications.
Data Wipe on Next Boot
Start Data Wipe
CAUTION:
This Secure Wipe Operation deletes information in a way
that it cannot be reconstructed.
If enabled, the BIOS will queue up a data wipe cycle for storage devices that are
connected to the motherboard on the next reboot.
Default: OFF
Absolute
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
UEFI Boot Path Security
Enables or disables the system to prompt the user to enter the Admin password
when booting a UEFI boot path from the F12 boot menu.
Default: Always Except Internal HDD
Table 11. System setup options—Passwords menu
Passwords
Admin Password
Sets, Changes, or deletes the administrator (admin) password (sometimes called
the "setup" password).
System Password
Sets, Changes, or deletes the system password.
Password Configuration
Upper Case Letter
Enables or disables the requirement for at least one upper case letter.
Default: OFF
Lower Case Letter
Enables or disables the requirement for at least one lower case letter.
Default: OFF
Digit
Enables or disables the requirement for at least one digit number.
Default: OFF
Special Character
Enables or disables the requirement for at least one special character.
Default: OFF
Minimum Characters
Specify the minimum number of characters allowed for the password.
Default: 4
Password Bypass
Password Bypass
Bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal hard drive password
prompts during a system restart.
Default: Disabled
Password Changes
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