Owners Manual

Table 36. System setup options—Security menu )continued(
Security
Intel SGXEnables or disables the Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to provide a secured
environment for running code/storing sensitive information.
By default, Software Control is selected.
SMM Security Mitigation
SMM Security MitigationEnables or disables additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections.
Default: OFF
NOTE: This feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality with
some legacy tools and applications.
Data Wipe on Next Boot
Start Data WipeWhen 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
AbsoluteEnables, 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 SecurityControls 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 37. System setup options—Passwords menu
Passwords
Admin PasswordSets, changes, or deletes the administrator password (sometimes called the "setup
password"). The administrator password enables several security features.
Password Configuration
Upper Case LetterWhen enabled, password must contain at least one upper case letter.
Default: OFF
Upper Case LetterWhen enabled, password must contain at least one lower case letter.
Default: OFF
DigitWhen enabled, password must contain at least one digit number.
Default: OFF
Special CharacterWhen enabled, password must contain at least one special character.
Default: OFF
Minimum CharactersSets the minimum number of characters allowed for passwords.
Default: 04
Password Bypass
Password BypassWhen 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
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