Install Guide

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NOTE: A password is required with pre-boot authentication. Dell recommends a minimum password setting compliant
with internal security policies.
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NOTE: When PBA is used, the Sync All Users policy should be enabled if a computer has multiple users. Additionally, all
users must have passwords. Zero-length password users will be locked out of the computer following activation.
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NOTE: Computers protected by SED Manager must be updated to Windows 10 v1703 (Creators Update/Redstone 2) or
later before updating to Windows 10 v1903 (May 2019 Update/19H1) or later. If this upgrade path is attempted, an error
message displays.
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NOTE: In-place operating system upgrades to a newer version - such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 - to Windows 10 is
not supported.
Hardware
OPAL Compliant SEDs
● For the most up-to-date list of Opal compliant SEDs supported with the SED Manager, refer to this KB article 126855
● For the most up-to-date list of platforms supported with the SED Manager, see KB article 126855.
● For a list of docking stations and adapters supported with SED Manager, see KB article 124241.
Pre-Boot Authentication Options with SED Manager
● Specific hardware is required to use smart cards and to authenticate on UEFI computers. Configuration is required to use
smart cards with pre-boot authentication. The following tables show authentication options available by operating system,
when hardware and configuration requirements are met.
Non-UEFI
PBA
Password Fingerprint Contacted Smart
card
SIPR Card
Windows 7 SP0-SP1 X
1
X
1 2
Windows 8.1 X
1
X
1 2
Windows 10 X
1
X
1 2
1. Available when authentication drivers are downloaded from dell.com/support
2. Available with a supported OPAL SED
UEFI
PBA - on supported Dell Computers
Password Fingerprint Contacted Smart
card
SIPR Card
Windows 7
Windows 8.1 X
1
X
1
Windows 10 X
1
X
1
1. Available with a supported OPAL SED on supported UEFI computers
22 Requirements