Table 11. System setup options—Security menu (continued)
Security
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
When enabled, the BIOS will queue up a data wipe cycle for storage device(s)
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.
By default, Enable Absolute is selected.
UEFI Boot Path Security
UEFI Boot Path Security
Controls whether 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.
By default, Always Except Internal HDD is selected.
Table 12. System setup options—Passwords menu
Passwords
Admin Password
Sets, changes, or deletes the administrator password (sometimes called
the "setup password"). The administrator password enables several security
features.
Password Configuration
Upper Case Letter
When enabled, password must contain at least one upper case letter.
Default: OFF
Upper Case Letter
When enabled, password must contain at least one lower case letter.
Default: OFF
Digit
When enabled, password must contain at least one digit number.
Default: OFF
Special Character
When enabled, password must contain at least one special character.
Default: OFF
Minimum Characters
Sets the minimum number of characters allowed for passwords.
Default: 04
Password Bypass
Password Bypass
When enabled, the system and the hard drive passwords are prompted when
the computer is powered on from the Off state.
By default, Disabled is selected.
Password Changes
Enable Non-Admin Password Changes
When On, users can change the system and the hard drive password without
the need for administrator password.
Default: ON
Admin Setup Lockout
Enable Admin Setup Lockout
Enables or disables the user from entering BIOS Setup when an administrator
password is set.
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