Table 6. Security (continued)
Option
Description
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates
This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update
packages.
Enabled
(Default Setting)
CPU XD Support
This option enables or disables the Execute Disable mode for the processor.
Enabled
(Default Setting)
OROM Keyboard Access
This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM configuration
screens via hotkeys during boot.
Table 7. Boot
Option
Description
Boot List Option
Default Setting:
Legacy
Secure Boot
This option enables or disables the Secure Boot feature.
●
Disabled
(Default Setting) - Windows 7 (Intel Core Xeon E3–1505M v5 and Intel
Core i7–6820HQ processors)
●
Enabled - Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (Intel Core Xeon E3–1505M; Intel Core i7–
7820HQ; Intel Core i7–7700HQ; Intel Core i5–7440HQ; and Intel Core i5–7300HQ
processors)
Load Legacy Option ROM
This option enables or disables the Load Legacy Option ROM feature.
●
Enabled
(Default Setting) - Windows 7
●
Disabled - Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
Expert Key Management
Expert Key Management allows the PK, KEK, db, and dbx security key databases to be
manipulated.
Disabled
(Default Setting)
Intel Software Guard Extensions
Intel SGX Enabled: Enables Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to provide a secured
environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main
OS.
Software Controlled
(Default Setting)
Set Boot Priority
Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating
system:
●
1 st Boot Priority [ CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive]
●
2nd Boot Priority [Network]
●
3rd Boot Priority [mini SSD]
●
4th Boot Priority [USB Storage Device
●
5th Boot Priority [Hard Drive]
●
6th Boot Priority [Diskette Drive]
Adapter Warnings
Lets you choose whether the system displays warning messages when you use certain
power adapters.
Enabled
(Default Setting)
SupportAssist OS Recovery
Enables for disables the boot flow for SupportAssist OS Recovery tool in the event of
certain errors.
Enabled
(Default Setting)
Keypad (embedded)
Lets you choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the
internal keyboard. Fn Key Only
Enabled
by default.
Fastboot
This option can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps.
Minimal
(Default Setting)
Extend BIOS POST Time
Creates an additional pre-boot delay to see POST messages.
Warnings and Errors
This option cause the boot process to only pause when warnings or errors are detected.
Enabled
(Default Setting)
Wireless Switch
Determines which wireless devices can be controlled by the Wireless Switch. WLAN and
Bluetooth Enabled (Default Setting)
SupportAssist System
Resolution
Auto OS Recovery Threshold: Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist
System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool. Setting 2 default
System Setup
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