Chapter 4: BIOS
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SMCI Security Erase Configuration
This section allows the user to configure the SMCI-proprietary Security Erase settings. When
this section is selected, the following features will display:
•
HDD Name: This feature displays the name of the HDD/SATA drive that is connected
to the SMCI Security Erase Configuration submenu.
•
HDD Serial Number: This feature displays the serial number of the HDD/SATA device
that is connected to the SMCI Security Erase Configuration submenu.
•
Security Erase Mode: This feature displays the security erase mode set for this system.
•
Estimated Time: This feature displays the estimate time needed to perform the selected
Security Erase features.
•
HDD User (Pwd) Password Status: This feature indicates if a password has been set
as a SATA user password which will allow the user to configure SMCI Security Erase
settings on the HDD (SATA) device by using this HDD user password.
Security Function
Select Password to set an HDD/SATA password which will allow the user to configure the
security settings of the HDD/SATA device. Select Security Erase - Password to enter a
SATA user password to allow the user to erase the password and the contents previously
stored in the HDD/SATA device. Select Security Erase - Without Password to use the
manufacturer default password "111111111" as the SATA user password and allow the user
to erase the contents of the HDD/SATA device by using this default password. The options
are
Disable
, Set Password, and Security Erase.
Password
Use this feature to set the SATA user password which will allow the user to configure the
SMCI Security Erase settings by using the SATA user password.
Lockdown Mode
Select Enabled to support Lockdown Mode which will prevent existing data or keys stored
in the system from being altered or changed in an effort to preserve system integrity and
security. The options are Enabled and
Disabled
.
Secure Boot
Note
: For detailed instructions on how to configure Secure Boot settings, please refer
to the Secure Boot Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link:
http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following items will display:
