Dell P82G, Service Manual

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Table 12. System setup options—Security menu (continued)
Security
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 13. 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
Enable Non-Admin Password Changes Enables or disables the user to change the system and hard drive password
without the need for admin password.
Default: ON
Admin Setup Lockout
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