Chapter 4: BIOS
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SMCI Security Erase Configuration
Note:
The Security Erase Configuration information shown in this section is for illustra
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tion only; it depends on your system configuration.
This section allows the user to configure the SMCI-proprietary Security Erase settings. When
this section is selected, the following features will display:
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HDD Name: This feature displays the name of the HDD/SATA drive that is connected
to the SMCI Security Erase Configuration submenu.
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HDD Serial Number: This feature displays the serial number of the HDD/SATA device
that is connected to the SMCI Security Erase utility.
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Security Erase Mode: This feature displays the security erase mode of the HDD/SATA
device connected to the SMCI Security Erase utility.
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Estimated Time: This feature displays the estimate time needed to perform the selected
Security Erase features.
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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 SATA 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 the default password. The options are
Disabled
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Set Password, Security Erase-Password, and Security Erase-Without Password.
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.
HDD Security Configuration:
P0: Micro_5300_MTFDDAV1T9TDS
P4: Micro_5300_MTFDDAV1T9TDS
